Postumus; AE Sestertius, Cologne; Virtus
445,00 €
Description
Postumus (260 – 269 AD); AE Sestertius, Cologne mint 261 AD. IMP C POSTVMVS PIVS F AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVG; Virtus standing right, holding reversed spear and shield set on ground, S C in fields.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE31 |
| Weight [g]: | 20,88 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | cf. RIC V 180 (obverse legend) |
| Commentary: | rare; attractive brown patina, flat strike on reverse |
Historical Context
Postumus is a typical representative of Third Century Crisis' last two decades - a succesful emperor killed by his own troops.
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