How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 320(a)?

The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Boar, right with the inscription LEG I ITAL VI P VI F. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 320(a)?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 320(a) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.68g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Boar (RIC V Gallienus 320)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 320(a)

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

258 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.68g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

LEG I ITAL VI P VI F

Boar, right

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 320(a) is an antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Boar, right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.68g, 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.

About the Mediolanum Mint

Mediolanum (modern Milan) was an imperial residence and mint from the late third century. It was particularly important under Maximian and during the fourth-century civil wars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 320(a)?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 320(a) is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 320(a).
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 320(a)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Boar, right with the inscription LEG I ITAL VI P VI F. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 320(a)?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 320(a) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.68g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.