RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 382c Valerian obverse, Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 382c Valerian reverse, Trophy between two captives Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 382c
Ruler
Valerian
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
257 AD
Mint
Mediolanum
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.51g
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GERMANICVS MAXIMVS

Trophy between two captives

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 382c is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Trophy between two captives. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.51g.

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) 382c?
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 382c is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 382c.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 382c?
The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Trophy between two captives with the inscription GERMANICVS MAXIMVS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 382c?
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 382c was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.51g, die axis 7 h, struck.

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