Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 76

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 76

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 76 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

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 76?: RIC V Victorinus 76 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 76.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 76?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.