Roman Republic AR Victoriatus — Victory Erects the Trophy, Silver of Triumph in the Hannibalic War (c. 211–208 BC)

Roman Republic Victoriatus "VB" (211-208 BC) — Anti-Hannibal Victory Silver

NGC MS silver victoriatus from Second Punic War crisis — Jupiter + Victory trophy shout Roman defiance while Hannibal ravages Italy.

Existential Propaganda Design

• Obverse: Jupiter enthroned — divine protection for survival

• Reverse: Victory erects trophy — triumph declared pre-Zama

Technical Specifications

• Material: Silver (AR)

• Denomination: Victoriatus (Greek regions wartime currency)

• Issue: "VB" emission

• Grade: MS (crisp devices, fresh surfaces)

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Date: 211-208 BC (Hannibal's peak threat)

Hannibal War Essential

• Struck as Carthage threatened Rome's existence

• Greek-style silver pays Eastern allies/mercenaries

• Victory imagery before final triumph

• Propaganda weapon during darkest hour

Collector Masterpiece

Highest grade Hannibal defiance silver. Rome declares victory while enemy camps in Italy.