What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248 is a Bronze Sestertius of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248.

How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Lorbeerkranz in Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.1g, die axis 11 h, struck.

Valerian Sestertius — RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

254 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

15.1g

Die Axis

11 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG

Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Lorbeerkranz in Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG S C

Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248 is a sestertius of Valerian (254 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 15.1g.

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) 248?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248 is a Bronze Sestertius of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Lorbeerkranz in Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 248 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.1g, die axis 11 h, struck.