How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 78?

The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 78?

RIC V Victorinus 78 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.07g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 78

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 78

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.07g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 78 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.07g, 17mm 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 78?: RIC V Victorinus 78 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 78.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 78?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 78?: RIC V Victorinus 78 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.07g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.