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My experience says it is relatively easy to obtain the antonininanii of Victorinus, in nice condition. I would certainly bypass the lesser grade coins of this Emperor for better grade ones, because I know it is practicable to do so.
Same applies to the coins of Gallienus Postumus and Tetricus.
A lot of military activity happened at the time of the Gallic breakaway, and a lot of coins were needed to finance that activity. It also explains the heavy debasement of the coinage (inflation) at this time.
This is one of many reasons why the U.S. is having financial problems, what with military exploits in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. It all costs money, and there has been little financial return from it.
It was during this time that the very rare double Aureus (Binio), was introduced for a short period. These gold coins have a radiate crown image of the Emperor, just like the antoninianii.
I have a gold plated antoninianus of Postumus in As Struck condition, and although it is not worth much, it does look nice!
Edited by sel_69l
10/10/2011 05:23 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Just got it today (if Monday wasn't Columbus Day I would have gotten it yesterday). It's even better in hand! I just love the detail in Victorinus's bust.
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Pillar of the Community
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Got it along with a Probus that I won from the same seller. I'll be posting that one when I have the time.
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I'm looking forward to seeing the images. As I said, I love the Gallic Emperors, but Probus coins are interesting too. Even though generally plentiful, some of the designs on his coins are amazing.
JW
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Yeah, especially Probus on horseback, which is the one I got. Rome mint with "R thunderbolt Z". It's not in the best of shapes but I got it mainly because I really like the reverse design. Edit: had to put mint mark in quotes because "R" kept changing to "are"  Edited by VisigothKing
10/12/2011 10:51 pm
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Yeah, that's a nice design and I love the thunderbolt exergue. Again, I'm looking forward to seeing the images.
JW
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Regarding your edit comment: I noticed that on some of my posts and just thought I subconsciously wrote "are". Hmmm, interesting. I'll have to watch for that the next time.
JW
P.S. are (thought I'd try it) yep. It did it to me. Good to know
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10/12/2011 11:01 pm
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It's because the forum software thinks you are using text language (since in text lang "R" would be are, as in "how are u" - how are you), so it changes it to the appropriate word.
Edit: it just changed it again after I wrote my example
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10/12/2011 11:11 pm
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Something interesting about these Gallic coins that most often the Obverse is in better shape than the reverse, yours looks about the same both sides Jango, something less common than most realise.
Its usually very noticeable on the coins of Victorinus and Tetricus. Its thought the reverse dies were cut 4 or 5 times less often than the obverse ones. If this was done to same money or for another reason I dont know.
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