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RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 131

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 131. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Gallienus; Valerian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right, with the legend IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse shows two right hands clasped together, with the legend CONCORDIA AVGG.

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Historical context

Gallienus served as Roman emperor jointly with his father Valerian from 253 to 260, and subsequently ruled alone until September 268. Following Valerian's accession in September 253, the Roman Senate elevated Gallienus to Augustus. The two rulers divided governance of the Roman Empire, with Valerian administering the east and Gallienus directing the west during the Crisis of the Third Century.

Struck at the Rome mint, this silver antoninianus belonged to a denomination first introduced by Caracalla in early 215 and thought to be valued at two denarii. The radiate crown worn by the emperor identified the double denomination.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Gallienus; Valerian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right
Reverse
Two right hands clasped together
Obverse legend
IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse legend
CONCORDIA AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 131
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONCORDIA AVGG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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