How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 18?

The obverse depicts Bare bust of Victorinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Dioscuri, standing front, heads facing each other, each holding a spear with the inscription LEG X GEMINA P F. Portrait type: laureate.

Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 18

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 18

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bare bust of Victorinus, laureate, right

Reverse

LEG X GEMINA P F

Dioscuri, standing front, heads facing each other, each holding a spear

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 18 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Dioscuri, standing front, heads facing each other, each holding a spear.

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 18?: RIC V Victorinus 18 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 18.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 18?: The obverse depicts Bare bust of Victorinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Dioscuri, standing front, heads facing each other, each holding a spear with the inscription LEG X GEMINA P F. Portrait type: laureate.