What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 11?

RIC V Victorinus 11 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.36g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 11

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 11

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.36g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bare bust of Victorinus, laureate, right

Reverse

LEG PRIMA MINERVINA P F

Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath; to right, ram

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 11 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath; to right, ram. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.36g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Victorinus 11?: RIC V Victorinus 11 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 11.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 11?: The obverse depicts Bare bust of Victorinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath; to right, ram with the inscription LEG PRIMA MINERVINA P F. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 11?: RIC V Victorinus 11 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.36g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.