Antoninianus - Postumus Hercules, Eleventh Labour

€458,513.00
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#380/3 , Schulten Rom#149c , RSC#135 var. (busts
Obverse descriptionRadiate bust of Emperor atop bust of Hercules, facing right, lettering around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPOSTVMVS PIVS FELIX AVG
(Translation: Postumus, Pious and Blessed Augustus)
Reverse descriptionNude Hercules facing left and holding club, wearing lion skin over arm, facing the tree of the Hesperides.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHERCVLI ROM
(Translation: To The Roman Hercules)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (286-293)  - -
Catalog ID2755623510
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