| 表面の説明 | Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right |
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| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 | IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG |
| 裏面の説明 | Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand club and lion`s skin in left hand |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 | HERC PACIFERO |
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| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (260-269) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1043065330 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: This Antoninianus, issued by Postumus (260-269 CE), signifies the Gallic Empire, a secessionist state during the Crisis of the Third Century. Postumus established this realm (Gaul, Britain, parts of Germania/Hispania) as stability against central Roman chaos. The HERC PACIFERO (Hercules the Peacemaker) reverse legend served as potent propaganda, associating Postumus with Hercules as a restorer of peace, contrasting Gallienus's instability. The coin's billon composition (.155 silver) typifies the era's widespread debasement.
Artistry: Postumus's coinage, primarily from Lugdunum, exhibits Gallic mint style. Lacking earlier Roman classicism, it features robust, almost brutalist realism in portraiture. Engravers, largely anonymous, prioritized forceful, clear imperial depictions, often with strong, blocky features. The reverse iconography of Hercules is rendered with provincial vigor, emphasizing strength over delicate detail, aligning with the breakaway empire's militaristic ethos.
Technical/Grading: Grading this HERC PACIFERO type prioritizes a well-centered strike, challenging due to irregular flans. Key obverse features include a sharp, complete radiate crown and distinct facial details of Postumus (eyes, nose, beard). On the reverse, clarity of Hercules's attributes (club, lion-skin) and musculature definition are paramount. Full legibility of both legends is crucial. Due to the billon alloy, surface integrity—free from significant corrosion, horn silver, or delamination—greatly enhances value, as does strong remaining silvering.