How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 14?

The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Bull, standing right with the inscription LEG III GALLICA. Portrait type: laureate.

Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 14

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 14

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bust of Victorinus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

LEG III GALLICA

Bull, standing right

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 14 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Bull, standing right.

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 14?: RIC V Victorinus 14 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 14.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 14?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Bull, standing right with the inscription LEG III GALLICA. Portrait type: laureate.