RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 368 Valerian obverse, Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. Obverse
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 368 Valerian reverse, Neptune, nude except for cloak draped over shoulders, standing right, ... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 368
Ruler
Valerian
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
258 AD
Mint
Mediolanum
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.82g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
6 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

LEG XXX VLP VI P VI F

Neptune, nude except for cloak draped over shoulders, standing right, holding trident in right hand and dolphin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 368 is an antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Neptune, nude except for cloak draped over shoulders, standing right, holding trident in right hand and dolphin in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.82g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 368?
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 368 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 368.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 368?
The obverse depicts Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Neptune, nude except for cloak draped over shoulders, standing right, holding trident in right hand and dolphin in left hand with the inscription LEG XXX VLP VI P VI F.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 368?
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 368 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.82g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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