Archaeology — Roman; 271-274; Reece Period 13 (Gallienus sole reign to Aurelian)
Coin, radiate
A copper alloy radiate of Emperor Victorinus, ruler of the Romano-Gallic Empire, AD 269-271. The back of the coin depicts Sol, the Roman sun god. This coin was minted in the Gallic Empire, unidentified mint I, AD 269-271.
Obv: Draped, cuirassed and radiate bust of Victorinus, facing right. Obv inscription: IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. Rev: Sol, advancing left, raising his right hand and holding a whip in his left hand. Rev inscription: INVICTVS, * in field (left)?.
Ref: RIC V (1972), p.396, c.f.114.
Ref: Normanby (2009), p.194, c.f.1415.
Ref: Cunetio (2009), p.149, c.f.2545 or 2548.
Condition: F-/VG.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- OPT81[136]<242>
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Tetricus I, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 271-274; Reece Period 13 (Gallienus sole reign to Aurelian)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 2.62 g, Axis 0
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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