What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 397a?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 397a was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.36g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Salus (RIC V Gallienus 397a)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 397a

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD-258 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.36g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS P AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

SALVS AVGG

Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 397a is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-258 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.36g, 21mm 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) 397a?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 397a is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-258 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 397a.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 397a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription SALVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 397a?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 397a was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.36g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.