Victorinus Antoninianus, Salus reverse
RIC V Victorinus 122 · 269 AD-271 AD · Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG
Bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SALVS AVG
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms
About This Type
This RIC V Victorinus 122 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.78g, 21mm diameter.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Victorinus 122?
- RIC V Victorinus 122 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 122.
- How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 122?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 122?
- RIC V Victorinus 122 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.78g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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