Postumus; AE Double Sestertius; Fides
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Description
Postumus (260 – 269 AD). AE Double Sestertius, Lugdunum mint. IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / FIDES MILITVM; Fides standing facing, head left, holding two standards.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE30 |
| Weight [g]: | 15,16 |
| Grade: | aVF/Fair |
| Attribution: | RIC 123 |
| Commentary: | Tiber patina, good portrait |
Historical Context
Ignoring the invitation of rebelious Aureolus in 268 AD Postumus failed to take advantage of great opportunity to march on Rome.
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