Roman Republic SCARCE Anonymous Moneyer NGC AU 4/5 5/5 AR Victoriatus 211BC 56
Roman Republic, SCARCE Anonymous Moneyer NGC AU 4/5 5/5 - 211-208 B. AR Victoriatus (3.27gms) Luceria Mint - NGC: 4374449-007. Laureate head of Jupiter right; Reverse: Victory erecting trophy of arms to right, L between. PROVENANCE: GREAT COLLECTIONS & NGC ANCIENTS.
NOTE: COIN IS MUCH MORE SILVERY LUSTER THAN SHOWS IN THE IMAGES OF THE OBV/REV IMAGE AND THE INDIVIDUAL IMAGES (SEE SLAB IMAGES FR THE TRUE COLOR) NGC DARKENED THE IMAGES FOR SOME ODD REASON. Perfect NGC 5/5 SURFACES - Excellent Centering - Stunning Portrait - Sharp Devices - Amazing Eye Appeal.
The coin originally weighed about 3.4 grams (3 scruples), meaning that it was half the value of the quadrigatus, a coin weighing 6 scruples that was by this time no longer produced. The Victoriatus was made of a more debased silver. Than the denarius, which was introduced at about the same time.
Hoard evidence indicates that the coin circulated in southern Italy and later Gaul, indicating that the coin was intended as a replacement for the drachma or half-nomos. Instead of as part of the normal Roman coin system.
When first issued the Victoriatus had a value of about 3/4 of a denarius, however when the Quinarius was reintroduced in 101 BC with a similar type, it was valued at 1/2 a denarius. This indicates that Victoriati that were still in circulation at this time were worn and considered to be worth only half a denarius.The reintroduced Quinarius was produced mainly for Cisalpine Gaul, where the Victoriatus. The reintroduced Quinarius may have continued to be called a Victoriatus, although there is no written evidence of this. Do you know the different NGC - Economy Grading and NGC "FULL SERVICE" Grading? Also, under economy grading, NGC does not identify any of the coins damages scratches, flan flaws, clipping, dents, bent, etc.
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