Victorinus Antoninianus, Spes reverse
RIC V Victorinus 73 · 269 AD-271 AD · Southern Gallic Mint
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG
Bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SPES PVBLICA
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Victorinus 73 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.55g.
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 73?
- RIC V Victorinus 73 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 73.
- How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 73?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 73?
- RIC V Victorinus 73 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.55g, die axis 11 h, struck.
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