What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 65?

RIC V Victorinus 65 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.68g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 65

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 65

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.68g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C PIAVVONI VICTORINVS P F AVG or IMP C PIAV VICTORINVS P F AVG or IMP C PIA VICTORINVS P F AVG or IMP C PI VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SALVS AVG

Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 65 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.68g, 20mm 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 65?: RIC V Victorinus 65 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 65.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 65?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C PIAVVONI VICTORINVS P F AVG or IMP C PIAV VICTORINVS P F AVG or IMP C PIA VICTORINVS P F AVG or IMP C PI VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 65?: RIC V Victorinus 65 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.68g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.