Postumus; Silvered AE Antoninianus, Cologne; Victory inscribing shield
185,00 €
Description
Postumus (260 – 269 AD). Silvered AE Antoninianus, Cologne mint early 269 AD. MP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / P M TR P X COS V P P; Victory standing right, her right foot set on globe and inscribing shield set on her left knee with VO-XX.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,12 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 295; Cunetio 2469; Elmer 595 |
| Commentary: | rare; dark grey natural patina, well centered with full legends, minor silvering break on obverse |
Historical Context
In 269 AD the garrison in Mogontiacum raised an usurper, Postumus capture the city, killed his rival but was himself killed by his own soldiers trying to prevent the sacking of the city.
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