Antoninianus - Victorinus SPES; Barbarous imitation
| Bronze | 2.21 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain barbarous city (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-280 |
| Value | 1 Antoninianus |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#275446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Spes (Roman personification of hope) holding a lotus flower standing right
Script: Latin
Lettering: ..SPES
Comment
The Spes reverse is taken from the coins of Tetricus I, not Victorinus.Found in Britain. British barbarous radiates were apparently produced between the reigns of Victorinus (268AD) and c274AD, when the Gallic Empire was reincorporated into the Roman Empire and Aurelian banned barbarous issues.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a barbarous imitation of an official Roman coin, meaning it was created by a non-Roman entity, possibly a Germanic tribe, who copied the design and style of the official Roman coinage. This imitation coin was likely created to circulate among the barbarian tribes and traders, and it is a fascinating example of how different cultures and economies interacted and influenced each other during that time period.
