How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 456?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F 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.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 456?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 456 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.4g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus (RIC V Gallienus 456)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 456

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

255 AD-256 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.4g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG

Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in Rückenansicht nach r.

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) 456 is an antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 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 3.4g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 456?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 456 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) 456.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 456?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 456?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 456 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.4g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.