Roman Empire β Antoninianus of Victorinus ( A. D.)
Victorinus. Gallic-Roman Emperor. A.D. Γ antoninianus (20 mm, 2.94 g). Struck Treveri (Trier). 270 A.D.IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, radiate crown, draped and armoured bust facing right/ PA-X AVG, Pax facing left with olive branch and sceptre; V-*. RIC 118; Mairat ; AGK 14b. Maximinus I (approx. ), commonly called Maximinus Thrax, which means Maximinus the Thracian, was emperor of the Roman Empire from 235 until the spring of 238. Maximinus never actually set foot in Rome, however. He was the first of the so-called 'Soldier Emperors', who did not come from a high-ranking family but were placed on the throne by the army. Please see the images to form your own impression. Read More