What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 10?

RIC V Victorinus 10 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.25g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 10

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 10

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.25g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG

Head of Victorinus, laureate, right

Reverse

LAETITIA AVG

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 10 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.25g, 20mm diameter.

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 10?: RIC V Victorinus 10 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 10.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 10?: The obverse depicts Head of Victorinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 10?: RIC V Victorinus 10 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.25g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.