Roman Victoriatus Coin

Inv. No.: c028
Date: c. 205-95 B.C.
Weight: 2.72g
 
Obv.: Head of Jupiter, laureate.

Rev.: Victory standing, crowning a trophy.
ROMA.

The portrait of Jupiter has a rugged individualism.

The victoriatus was introduced c. 205 B.C. Victoriati were almost certainly struck at several mints, mainly in south Italy, but they circulated throughout southern Greece, Illyricum, Epirus and Sicily, a further reminder that by this time Rome was an international power.

Comparanda:
S 83.