Tejas Posted June 20, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 20, 2022 Victorinus' Antoniniani with PAX reverse are very common. However, the series is more varied and interesting than expected.This is an early issue, dating to 269, with his full name.Obv.: IMP C PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS P F AVGRev.: PAX AVGMint: TrierYear: 269The coin has a very large 21/22 mm flan and I think this is among the finest busts ever made for Victorinus. Its a very naturalistic depiction of a serious man with a mild smile. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejas Posted June 20, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 This one does not yet show the V and the star on the reverse, but Victorinus' middlename is shortened to PIAV. I'm guessing that this coin was struck in 269 to early 270, shortly after the emission with the full name.Obv.: IMP C PIAV VICTORINVS P F AVGRev.: PAX AVGMint: Trier (?)Year: 269-270Measurements: 3.45g, 21mm 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejas Posted June 20, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 (edited) This one may be the next in line, dating perhaps to 270.Obv.: IMP C PIAV VICTORINVS P F AVGRev.: PAX AVG / V-StarMint: Trier (?)Year: 269/270Measurements: 3.2g, 18mmThe flan is somewhat small, but the portrait is very nice with an exceptionally high relief. I think this is the most common type of the PAX series. Edited June 20, 2022 by Tejas 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejas Posted June 20, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 (edited) This is a late issue of the PAX series, which dates after the fall of Augustodunum in 270, as indicated by the little palm twig behind Pax.Obv.: IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVGRev.: PAX AVG / V-starMint: Trier or CologneYear: 270Measurements: 4.15g, 20mmRIC 118The quality of this heavy coin is very attractive. Edited June 20, 2022 by Tejas 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejas Posted June 20, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 Finally, Victorinus' heroic bust also falls into the PAX series.Obv: IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVGRev.: PAX AVG / V-StarMint: Trier (?)Year: 270 (?)I guess that the heroic bust also celebrates the victory at Autun. Maybe Trier issued the heroric bust series and Cologne the series with the palm twig to mark the victory? What does the V and the star stand for? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted June 20, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 20, 2022 24 minutes ago, Tejas said: Obv.: IMP C PIAV VICTORINVS P F AVGRev.: PAX AVGMint: Trier (?)Year: 269-270Measurements: 3.45g, 21mm 25 minutes ago, Tejas said: Obv.: IMP C PIAV VICTORINVS P F AVGRev.: PAX AVGMint: Trier (?)Year: 269-270Measurements: 3.45g, 21mm All beautiful examples. But with these two I like the portraits the most. Very expressive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegandron Posted June 20, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 20, 2022 VICTORINUSRI Victorinus 269-270 CE BI Ant Gallic Empire PAXEx: Holding History 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted June 20, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 20, 2022 My Mairat 600 is not as heavy as yours, @Tejas, but it also has an unusually attractive portrait. This appears to be have been an exceptionally well-made issue. Victorinus, Gallic Roman Empire, AE antoninian, 270–271 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C VICTOR[INVS P]F AVG; radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Victorinus r. Rev: PAX AVG; Pax, standing l., holding branch and sceptre; in field l., V; in field r., star and palm branch. 19mm, 2.35g. Ref: Mairat 600–601. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarf Posted June 20, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 20, 2022 (edited) As to Mairat all PAX coins were minted in Trier, officina B. Attached an overview on the series, for details (mint marks etc) one has to dig deeper. Edited June 20, 2022 by Dwarf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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