Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 15

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 15

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

Bare bust of Victorinus, laureate, right

Reverse

LEG IIII FLAVIA P F

Two lions, standing facing each other; above, small bust, helmeted, wearing skin of an elephant, right

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 15 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Two lions, standing facing each other; above, small bust, helmeted, wearing skin of an elephant, 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 15?: RIC V Victorinus 15 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 15.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 15?: The obverse depicts Bare bust of Victorinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two lions, standing facing each other; above, small bust, helmeted, wearing skin of an elephant, right with the inscription LEG IIII FLAVIA P F. Portrait type: laureate.