How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 329f?

The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right, sometimes holding spear right or left with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts She-wolf suckling twins with the inscription LEG II ITAL VI P VI F. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 329f?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 329f was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.6g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus (RIC V Gallienus 329f)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 329f

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

258 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.6g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right, sometimes holding spear right or left

Reverse

LEG II ITAL VI P VI F

She-wolf suckling twins

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 329f is an antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts She-wolf suckling twins. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.6g, 22mm 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) 329f?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 329f is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 329f.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 329f?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right, sometimes holding spear right or left with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts She-wolf suckling twins with the inscription LEG II ITAL VI P VI F. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 329f?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 329f was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.6g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.