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Antoninianus - Quietus VICTORIA AVGG; Antioch
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Eastern provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Quietus (260-261) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-261 |
| Value | Antoninian |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Star in field
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG
Unabridged legend: Victoria Avgvstorvm
Translation: Victory of the Emperors
Comment
Variant with victory walking right listed on www.wildwinds.com
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Quietus (VICTORIA AVGG; Antioch) (260-261) from the Usurpations of Eastern provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) made of Silver is notable for its rare and unique design. It features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the obverse (front side), which was a common motif during the Roman Imperial period. However, the reverse (back side) of the coin features an image of Quietus, who was a relatively minor Roman emperor, and his name is spelled out in full (QUIETUS AVGG) which is unusual for coins of this period. This suggests that the coin may have been minted specifically to commemorate Quietus' reign or to promote his image as a powerful and legitimate ruler.