How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 61?

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 Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe with the inscription PROVID AVG or PROVIDENTIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 61?

RIC V Victorinus 61 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.36g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 61

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 61

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Silver

Weight

1.36g

Diameter

19mm

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, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PROVID AVG or PROVIDENTIA AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 61 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.36g, 19mm 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 61?: RIC V Victorinus 61 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 61.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 61?: 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 Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe with the inscription PROVID AVG or PROVIDENTIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 61?: RIC V Victorinus 61 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.36g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.