Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 87

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 87

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

DIVO VICTORINO PIO

Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PAX AVG

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 87 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre 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 87?: RIC V Victorinus 87 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 87.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 87?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription DIVO VICTORINO PIO. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.