Valerian Sestertius — RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 245

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 245

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

257 AD-258 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG GERM

Bust of Gallienus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA GERM S C

Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 245 is a sestertius of Valerian (257 AD-258 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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) 245?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 245 is a Bronze Sestertius of Valerian (257 AD-258 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 245.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 245?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive with the inscription VICTORIA GERM S C. Portrait type: laureate.