Valerian Antoninianus, Diana (RIC V Gallienus 380l)

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Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 380l

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

258 AD-259 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, left

Reverse

DIANA FELIX

Diana, draped, walking right, drawing arrow with right hand and holding bow in left hand; at her feet, hound

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 380l is an antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD-259 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, walking right, drawing arrow with right hand and holding bow in left hand; at her feet, hound.

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) 380l?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 380l is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD-259 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 380l.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 380l?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, left with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, walking right, drawing arrow with right hand and holding bow in left hand; at her feet, hound with the inscription DIANA FELIX. Portrait type: radiate.