RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 460a Gallienus obverse, Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 460a Gallienus reverse, Two Victories, winged, draped, affixing shield inscribed S C onto pa... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 460a
Ruler
Gallienus
Issued under
Valerian
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
253 AD-254 AD
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.72g
Diameter
23mm
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

VOTA ORBIS

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

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 460a 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 3.72g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 460a?
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 460a is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus issued under Valerian (253 AD-254 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 460a.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 460a?
The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F 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) 460a?
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 460a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.72g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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