What are the physical specifications of RIC V Salonina (2) 69?

RIC V Salonina (2) 69 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.82g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Vesta (RIC V Salonina 69)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Salonina (2) 69

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.82g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SALONINA AVG

Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right, on crescent

Reverse

VESTA FELIX

Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Salonina (2) 69 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.82g, 21mm 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 Mediolanum Mint

Mediolanum (modern Milan) was an imperial residence and mint from the late third century. It was particularly important under Maximian and during the fourth-century civil wars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Salonina (2) 69?: RIC V Salonina (2) 69 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Salonina (2) 69.
How do you identify RIC V Salonina (2) 69?: The obverse depicts Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right, on crescent with the inscription SALONINA AVG. The reverse depicts Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription VESTA FELIX. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Salonina (2) 69?: RIC V Salonina (2) 69 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.82g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.