Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 1

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 1

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG

Head of Victorinus, laureate, right

Reverse

COS II

Victorinus, draped, cuirassed, presenting globe to Roma, seated left; behind her, soldier, standing front, holding ensign

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 1 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Victorinus, draped, cuirassed, presenting globe to Roma, seated left; behind her, soldier, standing front, holding ensign.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Victorinus 1?: RIC V Victorinus 1 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 1.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 1?: The obverse depicts Head of Victorinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victorinus, draped, cuirassed, presenting globe to Roma, seated left; behind her, soldier, standing front, holding ensign with the inscription COS II. Portrait type: laureate.