Gallienus Sestertius, Victory reverse
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 245 · 257 AD-258 AD · Rome · Issued under Valerian
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 Gallienus, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 245?
- RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 245 is a Bronze Sestertius of Gallienus issued under 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.
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