How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 54(a)?

The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Gallienus, in military attire, walking right, treading down enemy with the inscription VIRT GALLIENI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 54(a)?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 54(a) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.59g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Gallienus (RIC V Gallienus 54)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 54(a)

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

258 AD-259 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.59g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS P F AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

VIRT GALLIENI AVG

Gallienus, in military attire, walking right, treading down enemy

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 54(a) is an antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD-259 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Gallienus, in military attire, walking right, treading down enemy. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.59g, 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.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 54(a)?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 54(a) is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD-259 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 54(a).
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 54(a)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Gallienus, in military attire, walking right, treading down enemy with the inscription VIRT GALLIENI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 54(a)?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 54(a) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.59g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.