Gallienus Antoninianus, Gallienus reverse
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 450a: Subtype 3 · 255 AD-256 AD · Issued under Valerian
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Obverse
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Reverse
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Obverse
IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG
Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right
Reverse
VICTORIA AVG
Gallienus, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and receiving wreath from Victory, standing right
About This Type
This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 450a: Subtype 3 is an antoninianus of Gallienus, issued under Valerian (255 AD-256 AD). The reverse depicts Gallienus, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and receiving wreath from Victory, standing right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.82g, 22mm 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) 450a: Subtype 3?
- RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 450a: Subtype 3 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus issued under Valerian (255 AD-256 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 450a: Subtype 3.
- How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 450a: Subtype 3?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Gallienus, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and receiving wreath from Victory, standing right with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 450a: Subtype 3?
- RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 450a: Subtype 3 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.82g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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