What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 88?

RIC V Victorinus 88 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.25g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Victorinus Antoninianus — RIC V Victorinus 88

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 88

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Southern Gallic Mint

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.25g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVO VICTORINO PIO

Head of Victorinus, radiate, right

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 88 is an antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.25g, 19mm 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 88?: RIC V Victorinus 88 is a Silver Antoninianus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Southern Gallic Mint mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 88.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 88?: The obverse depicts Head of Victorinus, radiate, right with the inscription DIVO VICTORINO PIO. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Victorinus 88?: RIC V Victorinus 88 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.25g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.