How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 20?

The obverse depicts Bare bust of Victorinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Capricorn, standing right; beside, eagle holding wreath in its beak with the inscription LEG XIIII GEMINA P F. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 20?

RIC V Victorinus 20 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.46g, diameter 18mm, die axis 8 h, struck.

Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 20

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 20

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Gold

Weight

2.46g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

8 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bare bust of Victorinus, laureate, right

Reverse

LEG XIIII GEMINA P F

Capricorn, standing right; beside, eagle holding wreath in its beak

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 20 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Capricorn, standing right; beside, eagle holding wreath in its beak. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 2.46g, 18mm diameter.

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 20?: RIC V Victorinus 20 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 20.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 20?: The obverse depicts Bare bust of Victorinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Capricorn, standing right; beside, eagle holding wreath in its beak with the inscription LEG XIIII GEMINA P F. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 20?: RIC V Victorinus 20 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.46g, diameter 18mm, die axis 8 h, struck.