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RIC V Gallienus 474

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Gallienus 474. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Gallienus. Mint: Mediolanum. The obverse shows head of Gallienus, radiate, right, with the legend GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse shows felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend FELICIT AVG.

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Historical context

Gallienus served as Roman emperor alongside his father Valerian from 253 to 260 and ruled alone from 260 until his assassination in September 268. His reign took place during the Crisis of the Third Century, marked by civil wars, usurpers, and Germanic invasions. In 259, Gallienus destroyed an Alemanni army at Mediolanum, the mint city where this piece was produced, before facing further conflict there in 268.

The antoninianus was a Roman coin denomination introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD and valued at two denarii. Originating as a silver coin, it was steadily debased to meet the financial demands of emperors paying troops amidst diminishing bullion supplies. Its double denomination was traditionally indicated by the radiate crown worn by the emperor, as seen alongside the obverse inscription "GALLIENVS AVG". The reverse displays the legend "FELICIT AVG" alongside Felicitas, who holds a caduceus and a sceptre.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Mediolanum
Authority
Gallienus

Design

Obverse
Head of Gallienus, radiate, right
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse legend
FELICIT AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Gallienus 474
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
FELICIT AVG
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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