RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 182 — Valerian Antoninianus
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 182 · 255 AD-256 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG
Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right
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) 182 is an antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 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 2.76g, 20mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 182?
- RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 182 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 182.
- How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 182?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting on shield and holding spear with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 182?
- RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 182 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.76g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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