How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 51?

The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 51?

RIC V Victorinus 51 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.29g, diameter 17mm, die axis 8 h, struck.

Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 51

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 51

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Silver

Weight

1.29g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

8 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

LAETITIA AVG

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 51 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.29g, 17mm 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 51?: RIC V Victorinus 51 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 51.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 51?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 51?: RIC V Victorinus 51 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.29g, diameter 17mm, die axis 8 h, struck.