Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 186

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 186

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD-258 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG GERM

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 186 is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-258 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.

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) 186?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 186 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-258 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 186.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 186?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.