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Victorin
An officer of Postumus who became emperor of the Gauls in 269, Victorinus held the Rhine and retook rebellious Autun after a long siege. His coinage, struck at Trier and Cologne, is of fine style. He was murdered at Cologne in 271, over a private affair it is said. His mother Victoria arranged the succession in favour of Tetricus.
Victorinus
Antoninianus, mint of Cologne. Billon, 20‰ fine, die axis 7 o'clock
ObverseIMP C VICTORINVS P F AVGRadiate and cuirassed bust of Victorinus right, seen from three-quarters in front.
ReverseSALVS AVGSalus (Health) standing right, draped, holding a patera in her left hand and a snake in her right.
- Weight
- 3.22 g
- Diameter
- 19 mm
- Thickness
- –
- Die axis
- 7 h
- Mint
- Cologne
- Struck
- 269-270
- Reference
- C 112, RIC 67, E 732, Cunetio 2567, AGK 21c, RCV 11179, MRK 101/24, EG 234
- Grade
- VF
Condition
A pleasant coin with even wear; brown patina.
Provenance
French numismatic trade, 2026.
€27
