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RIC V Victorinus 116

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Victorinus 116. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Victorinus. Mint: Cologne. The obverse shows bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C M PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend PAX AVG.

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Historical context

Marcus Piavonius Victorinus served as emperor in the Gallic provinces from 268 to 270 or 269 to 271, coming to power following the brief reign of Marius. His rule ended when he was murdered by a jealous husband whose wife he had attempted to seduce.

This silver antoninianus was struck at the mint of Cologne. First introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD and valued at two denarii, the antoninianus served as double-denomination currency characterised by the emperor wearing a radiate crown. A succession of soldier emperors and usurpers required coinage to pay soldiers and ensure their loyalty, which contributed to progressive debasement as silver supplies dwindled. The reverse of the piece features Pax holding an olive branch and sceptre accompanied by the legend "PAX AVG", whilst the obverse gives the ruler's imperial title as "IMP C M PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS P F AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Cologne
Authority
Victorinus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Victorinus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
PAX AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Victorinus 116
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
PAX AVG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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