Victorinus and Tetricus I

Today I took additional important steps towards my 3rd Century project with the acquisition of a few Gallic coins.

First up Victorinus, who ruled the Gallic Empire from 269-272 CE. He liked to sleep with his mens' wives, which led him to an early grave when an upset husband plunged a knife into him for making sexual advances towards his wife.This is one sharp little coin with a magnificent bust of Victorinus.


Victorinus
Ae Antoninianus
Pax Avg

And I did also acquire a nice budget Tetricus I, whom replaced Victorinus and was one of the last two Gallic Emperors. It has a nice Salus reverse, and while it may not be the sharpest coin out there, it is a decent example of its type and it came with a bargain price that was too good to pass up.


Tetricus I
Ae Antoninianus
Salvs Avg

And it kind of compliments nicely my recently aquired budget Tetricus II


Tetricus II
Ae Antoninianus

Anyway, post anything you deem relevant.

 

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If you appreciate humor, consider buying a DIVO VICTORINO PIO coin. He may have been a low life but he had good press.

 

Nice set (what a bonnie Victorinus portrait!) wow

 

That really is a nice Victorinus portrait, and the coin has much going for it besides that.

Mine, on the other hand, has a nice portrait, but...

 

Those are a couple of nice Gallic ants.

 

Nice job on the Victorinus.

Here are a few of mine from the GALLIC EMPIRE (CE 260-274):

POSTUMUS (260-268):

RI Postumus 259-268 CE Antoninianus Cologne Providentia ex tif

MARIUS (269):

RI Marius 269 Gallic Usurper BI Ant CONCORD MILIT Clasped Hands

VICTORINUS (269-270):

RI Victorinus 269-270 CE BI Ant Gallic Empire PAX


RI Victorinus 269-270 CE BI Ant Gallic Empire Salus

TETRICUS I (271-274):

RI Tetricus I 271-274 CE Ant LAETITIA

TETRICUS II (273-274):

RI Tetricus II 273-274 CE BI Ant SPES w Flower

 

Will your 3rd Century project include the Barbarous Radiates? I know a show dealer who had a hundred of them last year ranging from under $10 to $50 or so. Was there a recent hoard group or have the losers from hoards twenty years ago still not been absorbed? Some are so awful, I wonder if anyone will ever buy them. Some are quite cool but the difference is a matter of opinion.

 

I supose I might be interested in acquiring some samples eventually. Some barbarous coins can have really interesting style

 

I need a Marius to add to my collection. He went from armorer/blacksmith to emperor for a brief time. Also would love to get my hands on one of these aureii. Alas, it will likely never happen:

 

You and me both, but unless I win the Powerball, I'll have to settle for some ants of Postumus.

 

these are nice coins and these emperors are just as much a part of the history of Rome as any of the others. i've been scanning a few of Postumus and Tetricus over the past month to get for my collection and didn't realize there were l & ll of the latter till now, thanks to you the posters. There's always something to learn in this hobby/obsession.

 

I'll add my most recent Gallic dude...



Tetricus I. 271-273. AD AE Antoninianus

O: IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG, R: VIRTVS AVGG,Virtus standing left. Cologne mint. RIC V, 148, 20x23 mm, 2.3 g.

 

Sallent, awesome new coins, congrats.

~Doug

 

@Sallent I'm after a "Gallic Empire" set as well - I need a Victorinus for my collection.

 

Here's my budget Tetricus from the Braithwell hoard.



The Gallic Empire, Tetricus I (A.D. 270-273)
AE Antoninianus
2.31g., 19mm
radiate cuirassed bust right,
rev., VIRTVS AVGG, soldier standing left holding spear and leaning on shield

 

Hmmm, well I tried to post this over the weekend but had some tech dificulties.

This Victorinus and 2 of my Postumus came from the same hoard, ex YOC via JAZ.
I need to get a reverse photo of my Tetricus II and still in need of a Tetricus I ( or maybe the other way around)

 

Victorinus, Tetricus I and Tetricus II

 

Nice additions!

 

Cool buys @Sallent and some nice examples of those often crude emissions

Here's my set of gallic emperors (after all, it's almost where I live)


Postumus, Antoninianus
IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, radiate and draped bust right
VICTORIA AVG, Victoria advancing left, captive at her feet
3.65 gr
Ref : Cohen # 377,



Postumus, Antoninianus
IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, radiate and draped bust right
SERAPI COMITI AVG, Serapis standing left, raising right hand and holding spear
4.3 gr
Ref : RCV # 10992, Cohen # 360



Postumus, Double sestertius truck in Cologne, AD 261
IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG, Radiate bust of Postumus right
LAETITIA AVG, Galley travelling left
18.12 gr
Ref : Cohen #177, RCV #11049



Marius, Antoninianus Mint #2 : Köln or Mainz
MP C M AVR MARIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
VICT - ORIA AVG, Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm
3,2 gr
Ref : RIC # 17, RCV # 11124, Cohen # 21 (20Fr), Schulzki 7a



Victorinus, Antoninianus
IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right
INVICTVS, Sol advancing left. Star in left field
2.7 gr
Ref : Cohen # 49, RCV # 11170



Tetricus I, Antoninianus
IMP TETRICVS P F AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right
SALVS AVGG, Salus standing right, feeding snake
2.60 gr
Ref : Cohen # 153,



Tetricus II, Antoninianus
C PIV [ESV TETRIC]VS CAES, Radiate and draped bust right
COMES AVG, Comes standing left
1.91 gr
Ref : Cohen # 6



Tetricus II, Antoninianus (barbarous imitation) minted ca AD 273-274
C PIVS ESV TETRICVS CAES, Radiate bust of Tetricus right
[SP]ES AV[GG], Spes standing left holding her dress and a flower
2.8 gr
Ref : RCV #11292, Cohen #88

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