How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 342?

The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Lion, radiate, walking right with the inscription LEG IIII FL VI P VI F. Portrait type: radiate.

Valerian Antoninianus, Lion (RIC V Gallienus 342)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 342

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

258 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

LEG IIII FL VI P VI F

Lion, radiate, walking right

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 342 is an antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Lion, radiate, walking right.

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) 342?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 342 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 342.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 342?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Lion, radiate, walking right with the inscription LEG IIII FL VI P VI F. Portrait type: radiate.