Victorinus Aureus, Victorinus reverse
RIC V Victorinus 1 · 269 AD · Southern Gallic Mint
Obverse
Jerry "Woody" from Edmonton, Canada, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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.
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.
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