Antoninianus - Gallienus VBERTAS AVG, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year260-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBillon (.200 silver)
Weight2.67 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#287A, OCRE#ric.5.gall(2).287A
Obverse descriptionHead of Gallienus, right, radiate.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Commander Gallienus emperor)
Reverse descriptionUbertas, draped, standing left, holding a purse in right hand and a cornucopiae in left hand. Sometimes, 5th officina mark in right field.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVBERTAS AVG
(Translation: Fertility of the emperor)
EdgeRough
Mint
MintageND (260-268)  - Reverse type 1 -
ND (260-268)  - Rome mint - reverse type 2 -
ND (260-268) ε - 5th officina (ε) - reverse type 1 - RIC 287A -
Catalog ID7626088700
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