What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 23?

RIC V Victorinus 23 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.1g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 23

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 23

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.1g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bare bust of Victorinus, laureate, right

Reverse

LEG XXII P F

Hercules, standing front, head left, holding club in right hand and lion's skin in left hand; at foot to left, capricorn running toward him

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 23 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing front, head left, holding club in right hand and lion's skin in left hand; at foot to left, capricorn running toward him. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.1g, 19mm 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 23?: RIC V Victorinus 23 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 23.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 23?: The obverse depicts Bare bust of Victorinus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing front, head left, holding club in right hand and lion's skin in left hand; at foot to left, capricorn running toward him with the inscription LEG XXII P F. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 23?: RIC V Victorinus 23 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.1g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.