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RIC V Gallienus 281

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Gallienus 281. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Gallienus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Gallienus, radiate, right, with the legend GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse shows securitas, draped, seated left, raising right hand to head and holding sceptre in left hand.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Struck at the Rome mint, this antoninianus represents a denomination introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD and valued at two denarii. The radiate crown worn by the emperor on the obverse indicated this double denomination. Introduced as silver, the antoninianus underwent progressive debasement because silver bullion supplies dwindled while emperors required coin to pay soldiers and maintain their loyalty. The coin features the obverse legend "GALLIENVS AVG" alongside a reverse depiction of Securitas.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Gallienus

Design

Obverse
Head of Gallienus, radiate, right
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, raising right hand to head and holding sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse legend
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Identification

Type reference
RIC V Gallienus 281
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
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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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