Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 28

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 28

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

RESTIT GALLIAR

Gallienus, standing right, raising kneeling woman with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 28 is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Gallienus, standing right, raising kneeling woman with right hand and holding sceptre 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 28?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 28 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 28.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 28?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Gallienus, standing right, raising kneeling woman with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription RESTIT GALLIAR. Portrait type: radiate.