What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181.

How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181?

The obverse depicts drapierte Büste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone n.r. with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting on shield and holding spear with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.16g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.16g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG

drapierte Büste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone n.r.

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting on shield and holding spear

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting on shield and holding spear. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.16g, 22mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181?: The obverse depicts drapierte Büste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone n.r. with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting on shield and holding spear with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 181 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.16g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.