Antoninianus - Postumus Hercules, 9th Labour

€458,506.00
IssuerGallic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year286-293
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus (260-274)
CompositionBillon
Weight2.28 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.4#373/12 , Schulten Rom#143 , RSC#123
Obverse descriptionRadiate bust of Emperor atop bust of Hercules, lettering around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPOSTVMVS PIVS FELIX AVG
(Translation: Postumus, Pious and Blessed Augustus)
Reverse descriptionNude Hercules facing left and holding club in hand, wearing lion skin over arm, right foot on Hippolyta (Queen of the Amazons) who is lying on the ground, taking her girdle from right hand as part of his 9th Labour.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHERCVLI INVICTO
(Translation: Unconquered Hercules)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (286-293)  - -
Catalog ID3470062020
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