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RIC V Gallienus 171A

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Gallienus 171A. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Gallienus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Gallienus, radiate, right, with the legend GALLIENVS AVG.

The reverse shows gallienus, standing left, extending right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, kneeling figure, with the legend CONSERVAT PIETAT.

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Historical context

Gallienus was Roman emperor alongside his father Valerian from 253 to 260, and ruled alone from 260 until his assassination in September 268. His fifteen-year reign took place during the Crisis of the Third Century, a period marked by civil wars, military conflicts against Germanic tribes, and the secession of provinces.

Struck at Rome, this silver antoninianus belonged to a denomination first introduced under Caracalla in early 215 AD and valued at two denarii. The antoninianus was distinguished by the radiate crown worn by the emperor, indicating a double denomination. The obverse depicts Gallienus wearing the radiate crown with the legend "GALLIENVS AVG". The reverse bears the inscription "CONSERVAT PIETAT" and illustrates the emperor standing with a sceptre and an extended hand above a kneeling figure.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Gallienus

Design

Obverse
Head of Gallienus, radiate, right
Reverse
Gallienus, standing left, extending right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, kneeling figure
Obverse legend
GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse legend
CONSERVAT PIETAT

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Gallienus 171A
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONSERVAT PIETAT
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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