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

Victorinus (AD 269–271) – BI Double Denarius
Romano-Gallic Empire | Ex English Bicknor Hoard
NGC Ancients Certified VF – Very Fine | Cert #: 6370705-314
 
⚔️ Empire at the Edge: A Rebel Emperor’s Silvered Legacy
This authentic BI Double Denarius was struck for Victorinus, a military commander who declared himself emperor of the breakaway Gallic Empire during one of Rome’s most turbulent centuries. Ruling from AD 269 to 271, Victorinus controlled parts of modern France, Britain, and Spain as the central Roman Empire struggled to maintain order.
 
🧾 Coin Specifications:
👑 Emperor: Victorinus
📆 Reign: AD 269–271
🪙 Denomination: BI Double Denarius (also called “antoninianus”)
⚖️ Material: Billon (bronze with silver wash)
🏛️ Certification: NGC Ancients
🔍 Grade: Very Fine (VF)
🆔 Cert #: 6370705-314
🏺 Provenance: Ex English Bicknor Hoard, Gloucestershire, UK
 
🏺 The English Bicknor Hoard
Discovered in 2015 near English Bicknor, Gloucestershire, this hoard contained over 1,000 coins, buried around AD 274—likely during the reunification of the Roman Empire under Aurelian. It included coins from Postumus, Victorinus, Tetricus I & II, and others from the Gallic Empire, offering a rare glimpse into Roman Britain's local loyalty and instability.
 
The hoard is now studied by the British Museum and recorded in the Portable Antiquities Scheme, confirming its historical significance.
 
✅ Why Add This Coin to Your Collection?
🔐 NGC Certified – Very Fine Condition
🏺 Recovered from the English Bicknor Hoard
🌍 Proven provenance from a documented Romano-British treasure
 
🎁 A War-Torn Coin from a Fragmented Empire
This coin tells a story of rebellion, ambition, and ancient Britain’s place in Roman history. Issued during the fall, buried at the edge of empire, and now fully authenticated—this is a tangible relic of a world in turmoil.
 
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