What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 292?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 292 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.58g, die axis 7 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 292

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 292

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

256 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.58g

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

FORTVNA REDVX

Mercury, nude except for cloak draped over left arm, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 292 is an antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Mercury, nude except for cloak draped over left arm, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.58g.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 292?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 292 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 292.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 292?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mercury, nude except for cloak draped over left arm, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription FORTVNA REDVX. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 292?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 292 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.58g, die axis 7 h, struck.