What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 301?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 301 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.86g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 301

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 301

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.86g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 301 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.86g, 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) 301?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 301 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 301.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 301?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 301?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 301 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.86g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.