How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 459a?

The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, affixing shield inscribed S C onto palm-tree with the inscription VOTA ORBIS. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 459a?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 459a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus (RIC V Gallienus 459a)

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 459a

Ruler

Gallienus

Issued under

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

253 AD-254 AD

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.21g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VOTA ORBIS

Two Victories, winged, draped, affixing shield inscribed S C onto palm-tree

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 459a is an antoninianus of Gallienus, issued under Valerian (253 AD-254 AD). The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, affixing shield inscribed S C onto palm-tree. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.21g, 25mm 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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What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 459a?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 459a is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus issued under Valerian (253 AD-254 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 459a.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 459a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, affixing shield inscribed S C onto palm-tree with the inscription VOTA ORBIS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 459a?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 459a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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Gallienus Antoninianus, Two Victories reverse

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