What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 455a?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 455a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus (RIC V Gallienus 455a)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 455a

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

253 AD-254 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.75g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Gallienus and Valerian, in military attire, standing face to face, one holding Victory and the other holding globe

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 455a is an antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD-254 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Gallienus and Valerian, in military attire, standing face to face, one holding Victory and the other holding globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.75g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 455a?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 455a is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD-254 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 455a.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 455a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Gallienus and Valerian, in military attire, standing face to face, one holding Victory and the other holding globe with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 455a?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 455a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.