Victoriatus (VB; ROMA) (211 BC - 208 BC) front Victoriatus (VB; ROMA) (211 BC - 208 BC) back
Victoriatus (VB; ROMA) (211 BC - 208 BC) photo
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Victoriatus VB; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC

 
Silver 3.32 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
211 BC - 208 BC
Value
Victoriatus (½)
Currency
Quadrigatus (circa 235-212 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.32 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#67095
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Victory, winged and draped, standing right, crowning trophy.
Mark in field, ROMA in exergue.
Line border.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VB
ROMA

Interesting fact

The Victoriatus coin features the goddess Victoria on the obverse side, with a wreath surrounding her, symbolizing victory.