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Antoninianus - Marius VICTORIA AVG
269 year| Billon | 2.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marius (269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 269 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#294412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The Gallic Empire, which was a breakaway state from the Roman Empire, minted this coin during the reign of Marius, who was a usurper emperor. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin still bears the traditional Roman imperial iconography, such as the bust of the emperor and the legend "VICTORIA AVG" (Victory of the Emperor), indicating the ongoing influence of Roman culture and power.
