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Antoninianus - Victorinus AEQVITAS AVG; Cologne
| Billon | 2.91 g | 20.00 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Victorinus (269-271) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 269-271 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 20.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#317530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Aequitas standing left, draped, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG
Unabridged legend: Aequitas augusti
Translation: The justice of the august
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Victorinus coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the Roman Empire. The Gallic Empire, which issued this coin, was a short-lived breakaway state that emerged during the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that nearly brought down the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges of the time, the Antoninianus - Victorinus coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman currency and the artistry of its minting techniques.
