Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 52

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 52

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

LEG XXX VLP VICT P F

Jupiter, standing front, head left, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand; at foot to left, capricorn running toward him

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 52 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing front, head left, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand; at foot to left, capricorn running toward him.

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 52?: RIC V Victorinus 52 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 52.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 52?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing front, head left, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand; at foot to left, capricorn running toward him with the inscription LEG XXX VLP VICT P F. Portrait type: radiate.