RIC V Victorinus 67 — Victorinus Antoninianus
RIC V Victorinus 67 · 269 AD-271 AD · Southern Gallic Mint
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
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, or bust of Victorianus, radiate, cuirassed, left
Reverse
SALVS AVG
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms
About This Type
This RIC V Victorinus 67 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 2.19g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Victorinus 67?
- RIC V Victorinus 67 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 67.
- How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 67?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Victorianus, radiate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C 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 67?
- RIC V Victorinus 67 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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