RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 299 Valerian obverse — Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 299 Valerian reverse — Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in ... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 299
Ruler
Valerian
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
253 AD-255 AD
Mint
Viminacium
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.63g
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

VICTORIA AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 299 is an antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD-255 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.63g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 299?
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 299 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD-255 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 299.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 299?
The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 299?
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 299 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.63g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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