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Antoninianus - Postumus SALVS AVG, Aesculapius
| Issuer | Gallic Empire |
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| Year | 266 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Obverse description | Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Postumus facing right, wearing a radiate crown with prominent spikes. The effigy displays characteristic late Roman portraiture with detailed drapery folds over the cuirass. The encircling Latin legend runs along the periphery of the flan. |
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| Reverse description | Aesculapius, the god of medicine, depicted standing facing right with head turned to the left, leaning with his right hand upon a serpent-entwined staff (caduceus). A globe is shown at his feet. The reverse legend SALVS AVG appears in the field, associating the health deity with the emperor's well-being and the security of the realm. |
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| Mintage | ND (266) |
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