Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 13

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 13

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG

Jugate bust of Victorinus, laureate, left, and Sol, radiate, left

Reverse

LEG II TRAIANA P F

Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with right hand and holding bow and lion's skin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 13 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with right hand and holding bow and lion's skin in left hand.

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 13?: RIC V Victorinus 13 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 13.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 13?: The obverse depicts Jugate bust of Victorinus, laureate, left, and Sol, radiate, left with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with right hand and holding bow and lion's skin in left hand with the inscription LEG II TRAIANA P F. Portrait type: laureate.