Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 36

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 36

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

P M TR P COS II P P

Victorinus, winged, draped, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 36 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Victorinus, winged, draped, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Victorinus 36?: RIC V Victorinus 36 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 36.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 36?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victorinus, winged, draped, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription P M TR P COS II P P. Portrait type: radiate.