How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 101?

The obverse depicts Half-length bust of Victorinus, laureate, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Victory, winged, draped, right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 101?

RIC V Victorinus 101 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.84g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 101

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 101

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.84g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VICTORINVS AVG

Half-length bust of Victorinus, laureate, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Bust of Victory, winged, draped, right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 101 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Victory, winged, draped, right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.84g, 19mm 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.

About the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium (modern Cologne, Germany) was a Roman colony that operated a mint intermittently. Its coins are scarce and primarily date to the third century usurper periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Victorinus 101?: RIC V Victorinus 101 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 101.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 101?: The obverse depicts Half-length bust of Victorinus, laureate, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Victory, winged, draped, right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 101?: RIC V Victorinus 101 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.84g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.