How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 4?

The obverse depicts Half-length bust of Victorinus, laureate, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP VICTORINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Diana, draped, right, holding bow in right hand and drawing arrow from quiver with left hand with the inscription ADIVTRIX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 4?

RIC V Victorinus 4 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.4g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 4

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 4

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.4g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP VICTORINVS AVG

Half-length bust of Victorinus, laureate, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

ADIVTRIX AVG

Bust of Diana, draped, right, holding bow in right hand and drawing arrow from quiver with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 4 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Diana, draped, right, holding bow in right hand and drawing arrow from quiver with left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.4g, 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 4?: RIC V Victorinus 4 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 4.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 4?: The obverse depicts Half-length bust of Victorinus, laureate, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP VICTORINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Diana, draped, right, holding bow in right hand and drawing arrow from quiver with left hand with the inscription ADIVTRIX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 4?: RIC V Victorinus 4 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.4g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.