What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 440: Subtype 3?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 440: Subtype 3 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.43g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus (RIC V Gallienus 440: Subtype 3)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 440: Subtype 3

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

255 AD-256 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.43g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI

Gallienus, in military attire, standing right, holding spear or sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 440: Subtype 3 is an antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Gallienus, in military attire, standing right, holding spear or sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.43g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 440: Subtype 3?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 440: Subtype 3 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 440: Subtype 3.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 440: Subtype 3?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Gallienus, in military attire, standing right, holding spear or sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 440: Subtype 3?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 440: Subtype 3 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.43g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.