How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 32?

The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jugate bust of Roma, helmeted, draped, right, and Diana, draped, right, holding bow with the inscription VOTA AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 32?

RIC V Victorinus 32 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.91g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 32

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 32

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.91g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bust of Victorinus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

VOTA AVGVSTI

Jugate bust of Roma, helmeted, draped, right, and Diana, draped, right, holding bow

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 32 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Jugate bust of Roma, helmeted, draped, right, and Diana, draped, right, holding bow. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.91g, 20mm 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 32?: RIC V Victorinus 32 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 32.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 32?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jugate bust of Roma, helmeted, draped, right, and Diana, draped, right, holding bow with the inscription VOTA AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 32?: RIC V Victorinus 32 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.91g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.