Anonymous AR Victoriatus – Victory standing right, Crowning trophy (NGC Graded XF)

Roman Republican Anonymous Silver Victoriatus

Obv: Laureate head of Jupiter right; dotted border.

Rev: Victory standing right, crowning trophy to right, with wreath in outstretched right hand; ROMA in exergue, linear border.

211 – 208 BC · Rome Mint · Crawford 53/1

NGC graded XF

The Victoriatus is an interesting type that appeared around the same time as the Denarius – valued at 3 scruples or half a Quadrigatus, the Victoriatus was intended to be a replacement for the drachma or half nomos.