Obverse © Wikimedia Commons (public domain) – Reverse © Dirty Old Coins (public domain)
Obverse © Wikimedia Commons (public domain) – Reverse © Dirty Old Coins (public domain)
Antoninianus - Silbannacus VICTORIA AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Gaul (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Silbannacus (circa 244-249 or 253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 247-249 |
| Value | Antoninianus = 2 Denarii |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#283314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mercury, naked, standing front, head left, holding Victory and caduceus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Silbannacus (VICTORIA AVG) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued by the usurper Silbannacus, who declared himself emperor in 247 AD, but was quickly defeated and killed by the legitimate emperor, Philip the Arab. Despite its short-lived circulation, the coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians, offering a glimpse into the political instability and power struggles of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.