How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 70?

The obverse depicts Bust of Victorianus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VICTORINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 70

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 70

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

VICTORINVS AVG

Bust of Victorianus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

SALVS AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 70 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.

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 70?: RIC V Victorinus 70 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 70.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 70?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorianus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VICTORINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.