RIC V Victorinus 50 Victorinus obverse — Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, drape... Obverse
RIC V Victorinus 50 Victorinus reverse — Jupiter, standing right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference
RIC V Victorinus 50
Ruler
Victorinus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
269 AD-271 AD
Mint
Southern Gallic Mint
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.72g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI STATORI

Jupiter, standing right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 50 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.72g, 18mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Victorinus 50?
RIC V Victorinus 50 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 50.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 50?
The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI STATORI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 50?
RIC V Victorinus 50 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.72g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

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