Roman republic - Silver Victoriatus RARE 211 BC (D2502)

Roman Republican Coins

ANONYMOUS. Foureee Victoriatus (After 211 BC). Rome.

Obv: Laureate head of Jupiter right.

Rev: ROMA.

Victory standing right, crowning trophy.

Crawford 53/1; RBW 191.

Condition:  Very Fine.

Weight: 3,3 g.

Diameter: 16 mm.

The victoriatus was a silver coin issued during the Roman Republic from about 221 BC to 170 BC. The obverse of the coin featured the bust of Jupiter and the reverse featured Victory placing a wreath upon a trophy with the inscription "ROMA" in exergue. The name victoriatus is an ancient term, attested by several contemporary texts and inscriptions. The coin was known as a tropaikon (τροπαικον, due to the trophy on the reverse) among Greek speakers.