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RIC V Gallienus 280f

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Gallienus 280f. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Gallienus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse shows securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre, with the legend SECVRIT PERPET.

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Historical context

Gallienus served as Roman emperor alongside his father Valerian from 253 to 260 and subsequently ruled alone until September 268. His fifteen-year reign took place during the Crisis of the Third Century, marked by widespread civil conflict, Germanic invasions, and the secession of provinces. Following Valerian's capture in 260, Gallienus retained authority over the empire and confronted multiple usurpers before his assassination outside Mediolanum in 268.

Struck at the mint of Rome, this silver antoninianus belonged to a denomination first introduced by Caracalla in early 215 as a double denomination valued at two denarii. Characterised by the emperor wearing a radiate crown, the antoninianus underwent progressive debasement as soldier emperors continuously required coin to pay troops and secure their loyalty. The reverse design features Securitas standing draped and leaning on a column while holding a sceptre, paired with the legend "SECVRIT PERPET".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Gallienus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre
Obverse legend
GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse legend
SECVRIT PERPET

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Gallienus 280f
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
SECVRIT PERPET
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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