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Antoninianus - Victorinus PAX AVG
| Billon | 2.85 g | 21 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 | 2.85 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#350487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG
Comment
Southern Gallic MintInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Victorinus (PAX AVG) coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the Roman Empire. The Gallic Empire, which was a Roman splinter state, minted this coin during the reign of Victorinus, who was a usurper emperor and ruled from 269 to 271 AD. Despite the political upheaval, the coin still bears the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse, indicating a desire for peace and stability in the empire.
