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RIC V Gallienus 507

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Gallienus 507. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Gallienus. Mint: Mediolanum. The obverse shows head of Gallienus, radiate, right, with the legend GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse shows pietas, draped, standing left by altar, hands raised and outspread, with the legend PIETAS AVG.

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Historical context

Gallienus ruled the Roman Empire jointly with his father Valerian from 253 to 260 and as sole emperor from 260 to September 268. His reign took place during the Crisis of the Third Century, marked by civil wars, Germanic incursions, and the secession of provinces. Gallienus maintained ties with Mediolanum, where he destroyed an Alemanni army in 259 and later besieged the usurper Aureolus in 268.

Struck at the mint of Mediolanum, this silver antoninianus represents a denomination introduced under Caracalla in early 215 AD, thought to have been valued at two denarii. The coin features the radiate head of the emperor accompanied by the obverse legend "GALLIENVS AVG". The reverse depicts Pietas standing beside an altar with raised, outspread hands, inscribed with the legend "PIETAS AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Mediolanum
Authority
Gallienus

Design

Obverse
Head of Gallienus, radiate, right
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left by altar, hands raised and outspread
Obverse legend
GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse legend
PIETAS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Gallienus 507
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
PIETAS 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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