Romano-Gallic Empire, Billon Double Denarius of Victorinus (AD 269-271) NGC Ch. XF
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Why add this ancient Billon Double Denarius of Romano-Gallic Emperor Victorinus to your collection?The Romano-Gallic Empire was a relatively small territory that broke away from the northernmost region of the Roman Empire during the Crisis of the Third Century, and functioned as a separate state for the short period of A.D. 260-274. Marcus Piavonius Victorinus was ruler of the Romano-Gallic Empire from A.D. 269-271. This Double Denarius was struck from a metallic alloy called billon, a bronze base metal with a light silver wash. Imagery depicting the Goddess of PeaceThe obverse depicts the image of Emperor Victorinus, bearded, draped and cuirassed, facing right, embellished with a traditional radiate crown, surrounded by the inscription "IMP C PIAV VICTORINVS AVG" (Imperator Caesar Piavonius Victorinus). The reverse features Pax, the goddess of peace, standing left, an olive branch and scepter in her grasp, accompanied by the inscription "PAX AVG." The Mint mark of Trier (Germany) appears, which is a "V" in the left field, and a star in the right. Graded Choice Extremely FineThis Billon Double Denarius of Romano-Gallic Emperor Victorinus is graded Choice Extremely Fine by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation's ancient coin specialists. This beautifully struck coin, with a Sheldon Scale equivalent of 45, features complete details with visible wear evident on the highest surfaces. The coin's superb condition is protected in an NGC holder with grading certification label. Don't wait to add this impressive Romano-Gallic Billon Reduced Double Denarius to your ancient coin collection! Purchase the ancient artifact from MCM today!Photo Policy: MCM attempts to display product images shown on the site as accurately as possible. We take all of our photos in house and due to reflections on the mirrored or proof surfaces of a coin there may appear to be 'black' when there is not. If a coin has a color on it at all it will be described as 'colorized' in the description or title. Due to the large inventory we sell, we use stock photos. Serial numbers will vary from the image shown unless specifically stated in the product listing that the item pictured is the item you will receive. The value of the coin is not determined by its precious metal content. |
| Year of Issue: | AD 269-271 |
| Grading Service: | NGC |
| Grade: | Ch. XF |
| Composition: | Billon |
| Country: | Roman Empire |
| Legal Tender: | Roman Empire |
| Currency: | Denarius |
| Denomination: | 2 |
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