Gallo-Roman Empire (259-273 AD) AE antoninianus 269-271 AD of Victorinus , PAX AVG, Gallo-Roman Empire (RIC 118)

IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVG, Victorinus facing right. Nice style, light brown patina / PAX AVG reverse, with a star in the right field, with Pax standing left, V/* in fields. Brown patina. Mint of Cologne. 18mm, 3.19 grams. RIC 118.

Victorinus (r. 269–271 CE) was the second emperor of the Gallic Empire, succeeding Marius during the Crisis of the Third Century. He successfully retained control of Gaul and Britain despite repeated attempts by the central Roman Empire to reclaim these provinces. Although unable to recover Hispania, Victorinus maintained the stability of the Gallic Empire until he was assassinated at Cologne in 271 CE, reportedly over a personal dispute. He was succeeded by Tetricus I, the last ruler of the breakaway state.

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