Antoninianus - Postumus VIRTVS AVG, Cologne

€1.00
IssuerGallic Empire
Year265-269
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus (260-274)
CompositionBillon
Weight3.47 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#331, RCV III#10999, Cohen#428, RSC#428
Obverse description(A) Bust of Postumus, right, radiate, draped. (C) Bust of Postumus, right, radiate, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Postumus Pius Felix Augustus: `Emperor Caesar Postumus, Pious and Happy August`.)
Reverse descriptionEmperor walking right, in military attire, holding transverse spear with right hand and shield with left hand; sometimes a captive at feet right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Virtus Augusti: `Courage of the August`.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (265-269)  - Cologne - Bust A -
ND (265-269)  - Cologne - Bust C -
Catalog ID2989238120
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