Victorinus (AD 269-271) BI Double-Denarius – NGC Ancients

Victorinus (AD 269–271) – BI Double-Denarius
NGC Ancients Certified XF – Extremely Fine
📦 Cert #: 4680469-133 | Ex South Petherton Hoard
🏛️ Romano-Gallic Empire | Crisis of the Third Century
 
🛡️ A Breakaway Emperor’s Silvered Legacy
This BI Double-Denarius was issued by Victorinus, one of the emperors of the Gallic Empire, a splinter state that broke away from Rome during the turbulent Crisis of the Third Century. Ruling from AD 269 to 271, Victorinus maintained Roman traditions and imagery while governing the western provinces independently.
 
Certified by NGC Ancients in Extremely Fine (XF) condition, this coin is a remarkably well-preserved specimen and part of the historic South Petherton Hoard—a major British coin discovery that has provided rare insights into 3rd-century provincial currency.
 
🧾 Coin Specifications:
👑 Emperor: Victorinus
📆 Reign: AD 269–271
🪙 Denomination: BI Double-Denarius (Antoninianus)
⚖️ Material: Billon (debased silver alloy)
🏛️ Grading Company: NGC Ancients
🔍 Grade: XF – Extremely Fine
🆔 Cert #: 4680469-133
📍 Provenance: South Petherton Hoard (UK)
 
📜 Historical Background
🏛️ Victorinus ruled as Gallic Emperor, governing Gaul, Britain, and Hispania
🗡️ Rose to power after the death of Postumus and brief rule of Marius
🔪 Assassinated in AD 271 after a short, militarized reign
⚔️ Known for his loyalty to the Gallic military and continuation of Roman symbolism
 
🏺 About the South Petherton Hoard
Discovered in South Petherton, Somerset (UK), this hoard included hundreds of antoniniani from the Gallic and central Roman empires. Dated to the early 270s AD, it captures a pivotal moment when Aurelian was reuniting the fractured empire. The hoard provides a valuable snapshot of coin circulation and crisis-era minting, making certified coins from it both historically significant and desirable to collectors.
 
✅ Why Add This Coin to Your Collection?
🔐 NGC Ancients Certified – Grade: XF (Extremely Fine)
🏺 Ex South Petherton Hoard – Verified Provenance
🏛️ Clear strike and well-preserved bust of a rare regional emperor
 
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