What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 87?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 87 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 87.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 87?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 87 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.48g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Valerian Aureus (RIC V Gallienus 87)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 87

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

253 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

2.48g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

PAX AVGG

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 87 is an aureus of Valerian (253 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 2.48g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 87?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 87 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 87.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 87?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 87?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 87 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.48g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.