How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 95?

The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right with the inscription IMP C M PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.

Victorinus Aureus — RIC V Victorinus 95

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Victorinus 95

Ruler

Victorinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD-271 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS P F AVG

Bust of Victorinus, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM

Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Victorinus 95 is an aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium (modern Cologne, Germany) was a Roman colony that operated a mint intermittently. Its coins are scarce and primarily date to the third century usurper periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Victorinus 95?: RIC V Victorinus 95 is a Gold Aureus of Victorinus (269 AD-271 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Victorinus 95.
How do you identify RIC V Victorinus 95?: The obverse depicts Bust of Victorinus, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right with the inscription IMP C M PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.