Roman — Roman; 269-271; Reece Period 13 (Gallienus sole reign to Aurelian)
Coin, radiate
A copper alloy radiate coin of Emperor Victorinus, ruler of the Romano-Gallic Empire, AD 269-271. The back of the coin depicts Pietas, the female personification of dutifulness. This coin was minted in the Gallic Empire, unidentified mint II, AD 269-271.
Obv: Radiate bust of Victorinus, facing right. Obv inscription: [IMP C VIC]TORINVS P F AVG. Rev: Pietas, standing left, sacrificing at a slender altar and holding box of perfumes in her left hand. Rev inscription: PIETAS AVG.
Ref: RIC V (1972), p.392, no.57.
Ref: Cunetio (2009), p.150, c.f.2571-2574.
Condition: VF/F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N719
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Victorinus, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 269-271; Reece Period 13 (Gallienus sole reign to Aurelian)
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 3.9 g, Axis 4
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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