What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 41?

RIC V Victorinus 41 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.85g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 41

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 41

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.85g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C PI VICTORINVS AVG

Bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVG

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 41 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.85g, 19mm diameter.

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 41?: RIC V Victorinus 41 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 41.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 41?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C PI VICTORINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 41?: RIC V Victorinus 41 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.85g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.