How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 112?

The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand with the inscription INVICTVS. Portrait type: radiate.

Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 112

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 112

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

INVICTVS

Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 112 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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 112?: RIC V Victorinus 112 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 112.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 112?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand with the inscription INVICTVS. Portrait type: radiate.