Harry G Posted June 27 · Member Share Posted June 27 Hi all! For the last few years, since I've been aware of the scarcer antoninianus types of Victorinus, every time I have seen either a Victorinus obverse or a COMES AVG reverse side of a coin pictured on eBay, I have checked the other side of the coin to see if it is the rare COMES AVG antoninianus of Victorinus. Finally, my checking has paid off! So here is my new COMES AVG antoninianus of Victorinus. Victorinus - COMES AVG IMP C PIAV VICTORINVS P F AVG - Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r. COMES AVG - Victory standing facing left, holding wreath and palm Trier Mairat 564 (3 ex.) (The green deposits are not bronze disease) This type was minted very early in Victorinus' reign - Mairat states mid to late 269AD. It was also the first appearance of this version of Victory on a coin with the legend COMES AVG, which was used extensively by Tetricus I and Tetricus II later on. Mairat suggests that Victorinus' type was copied itself; "[Victorinus / COMES AVG] is reminiscent of coins of Marius issued at Cologne [Marius / VICTORIA AVG]. Although these reverses are classic, it suggests that the engravers of Trier copied the designs used a few months earlier at the mint of Cologne". It is exactly the same type as my other COMES AVG example of Victorinus, but is in significantly nicer condition. Post your coins of Victorinus, COMES, or any deceptively rare coins! 16 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postvmvs Posted June 27 · Member Share Posted June 27 Congratulations! The COMES AVG reverse of Victorinus is very hard to find. AGK rates it at R1 (26-40 known to the author). It looks to me like your two specimens share the same reverse die. I don't have a Victorinus / COMES AVG, so instead here is a very common Tetricus / COMES AVG with some nice silvering. Note how less refined the style is of this coin, struck only a few years later. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted June 27 · Supporter Share Posted June 27 That is a great looking Victory and a great looking Victorinus to boot! Congrats! I've only got 2 COMES AVG. None of Victorinus. Instead, I've got father/son duo Tetricus I and Tetricus II 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Julius Posted June 29 · Member Share Posted June 29 Nice coin! I’ve been looking for one of those too. Here’s my Tetricus: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafydd Posted June 29 · Supporter Share Posted June 29 Here's my Victorinus. 21.2 mm 3.07 gm Salus feeding snake rising from altar and holding sceptre. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry G Posted June 29 · Member Author Share Posted June 29 11 minutes ago, Dafydd said: Here's my Victorinus. 21.2 mm 3.07 gm Salus feeding snake rising from altar and holding sceptre. Nice glossy patina on that one! You actually have an antoninianus of Tetricus I, not Victorinus 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafydd Posted June 29 · Supporter Share Posted June 29 30 minutes ago, Harry G said: Nice glossy patina on that one! You actually have an antoninianus of Tetricus I, not Victorinus 🙂 Thank you @Harry G oops. I've actually made this mistake once before! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafydd Posted June 29 · Supporter Share Posted June 29 Let's try this one instead... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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