RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447 Valerian obverse, Büste des Gallienus nach r. mit Strahlenkrone, Panzer und Paludamentum... Obverse
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447 Valerian reverse, Gallienus and Valerian, standing face to face, sacrificing at altar; r... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447
Ruler
Valerian
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
255 AD-256 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.96g
Diameter
23mm
Die Axis
12 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG

Büste des Gallienus nach r. mit Strahlenkrone, Panzer und Paludamentum. Perlkreis.

Reverse

PIETAS AVGG

Gallienus and Valerian, standing face to face, sacrificing at altar; right figure holding patera in right hand and parazonium in left hand (?); left figure holding patera in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447 is an antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Gallienus and Valerian, standing face to face, sacrificing at altar; right figure holding patera in right hand and parazonium in left hand (?); left figure holding patera in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.96g, 23mm 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) 447?
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447 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) 447.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447?
The obverse depicts Büste des Gallienus nach r. mit Strahlenkrone, Panzer und Paludamentum. Perlkreis. with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Gallienus and Valerian, standing face to face, sacrificing at altar; right figure holding patera in right hand and parazonium in left hand (?); left figure holding patera in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVGG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447?
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.96g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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