What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 8?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 8 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.63g, diameter 23mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Mars (RIC V Gallienus 8)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 8

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

259 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.63g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS P F AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

P M TR P VII COS IIII P P

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 8 is an antoninianus of Valerian (259 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.63g, 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.

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) 8?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 8 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (259 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 8.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 8?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription P M TR P VII COS IIII P P. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 8?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 8 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.63g, diameter 23mm, die axis 1 h, struck.