How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 57?

The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar and holding box of perfumes with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 57?

RIC V Victorinus 57 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.46g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 57

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 57

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.46g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 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, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVG

Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar and holding box of perfumes

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 57 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar and holding box of perfumes. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.46g, 21mm 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 57?: RIC V Victorinus 57 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 57.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 57?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar and holding box of perfumes with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 57?: RIC V Victorinus 57 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.46g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.