RESTITVTOR REIP


Reference : AYC #1, RIC 1708
Weight: 4.50 grs
Metal: Gold
Diameter: 22.00 mm
Scarcity: Very rare
Type:

Obverse

Reverse

D N IOVIN - VS P F AVG

Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Jovinus to the right.

RESTITV - TOR REIP

The emperor standing right, holding a standard with the right hand, a victory with the left hand and placing his foot on a captive on the ground with his hands tied. The victory is placed on a globe, crowns the emperor and holds a palm. The standard is decorated with a cross with a dot at each corner.

Marks

A
R
COMOB
Numéro :

Photo of a coin sold the 21/03/2007 by Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 38, lot 291, link to the sale: https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=363244, link to their website: https://www.arsclassicacoins.com/.

It seems obvious that the coins AYC #1, RIC 1708 (this coin)n the AYC # 2, RIC - and the copy illustrated in the RIC X plate 46, n°1702, have three obverse dies made by the same engraver.