Antoninianus - Victorinus SALVS AVG; Cologne
| Bronze | 2.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Victorinus (269-271) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-271 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#124901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG
Translation:
Salus Augusti
(Health of the August)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Victorinus 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 breakaway state from the Roman Empire, was established by Postumus in 260 AD and lasted until 274 AD. During this time, the empire issued its own coinage, including the Antoninianus - Victorinus coin, which was minted in Cologne. Despite the political upheaval, the coin still bears the image of the Roman Emperor, Victorinus, indicating the ongoing influence of Roman culture and authority.
