What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 296?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 296 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.9g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 296

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 296

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

255 AD-256 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.9g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

RESTITVT GENER HVMANI

Gallienus, walking right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 296 is an antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Gallienus, walking right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.9g, 21mm diameter.

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) 296?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 296 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 296.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 296?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Gallienus, walking right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription RESTITVT GENER HVMANI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 296?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 296 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.9g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.