How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 5?

The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, sometimes laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CAES VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Laelianus, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand, holding spear in left hand with the inscription ADVENTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 5

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 5

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAES VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bust of Victorinus, sometimes laureate, draped, right

Reverse

ADVENTVS AVG

Laelianus, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand, holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 5 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Laelianus, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand, holding spear in left hand.

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 5?: RIC V Victorinus 5 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 5.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 5?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, sometimes laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CAES VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Laelianus, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand, holding spear in left hand with the inscription ADVENTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.