Antoninianus - Aureolus in the name of Postumus; Mars

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IssuerUsurpations of Milan (Roman Imperial usurpations)
Year267-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus = 2 Denarii
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBillon
Weight3.13 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.4#388, 450#, OCRE#ric.5.post.388 , AGK#110, 111b#, RSC#441 (Postumus)
Obverse descriptionBust of Postumus to right, radiate, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C POSTVM
(Translation: The emperor caesar Postumus)
Reverse descriptionMars advancing right with spear and shield
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS EQVIT
Edge
Mint
MintageND (267-268)  - 3rd officina, 2nd Emission -
ND (268)  - RIC 388 only -
Catalog ID8241687900
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