{"product_id":"roman-gallic-empire-victorinus-antoninianus-coin-ad-269-271","title":"Roman Gallic Empire Victorinus Antoninianus Coin AD 269-271","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong\u003eRoman antoninianus of Emperor Victorinus\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to approximately \u003cstrong\u003eAD 269–271\u003c\/strong\u003e and issued during the period of the breakaway \u003cstrong\u003eGallic Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Piavonius Victorinus ruled the Gallic Empire during the turbulent Crisis of the Third Century, when parts of Gaul, Britain and neighbouring territories had separated from central Roman authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin retains portions of its original ancient design despite considerable wear and corrosion. Victorinus antoniniani normally feature his radiate imperial portrait on the obverse, with numerous different reverse types produced during his short reign. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Victorinus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGallic Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: AD 269–271\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Antoninianus \/ radiate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient Roman provincial period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper alloy \/ billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 20mm × 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient struck coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 1,750 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair\/relic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavily circulated and extensively worn with corrosion, surface deposits, edge losses and substantial cracking\/splitting of the flan. Much of the original detail and legends have been lost, although portions of the ancient design remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study both photographs carefully for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vantrocol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55173808292182,"sku":"SHOPC1 - S1","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/2783\/2406\/files\/94_9ab2f104-1069-4b5c-bffe-1f85143ec6b2.png?v=1788267828","url":"https:\/\/vantrocol.com\/products\/roman-gallic-empire-victorinus-antoninianus-coin-ad-269-271","provider":"Vantrocol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}