Valerian Antoninianus, Liberalitas reverse
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 444f · 256 AD-257 AD · Uncertain Value
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP GALLIENVS AVG
Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
LIBERALITAS AVGG
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 444f is an antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD-257 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.51g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 444f?
- RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 444f is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD-257 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 444f.
- How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 444f?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription LIBERALITAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 444f?
- RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 444f was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.51g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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