Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 58

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 58

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, draped, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVG

Pietas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 58 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and spear in left hand.

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 58?: RIC V Victorinus 58 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 58.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 58?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.