What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447a: Subtype 1?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447a: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.44g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus (RIC V Gallienus 447a: Subtype 1)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447a: Subtype 1

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

255 AD-256 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.44g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

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) 447a: Subtype 1 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 3.44g, 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) 447a: Subtype 1?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447a: Subtype 1 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) 447a: Subtype 1.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447a: Subtype 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right 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. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447a: Subtype 1?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 447a: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.44g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.