Aureus - Postumus Colonia

Issuer	Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year	258-260
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Value	Aureus (25⁄2)
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Obverse description	Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Postumus facing right, rendered in high relief with finely detailed hair beneath the radiate crown and a short beard. The emperor's paludamentum is visible at the shoulder, secured by a fibula, conveying military authority. A beaded border frames the design. The encircling legend reads IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG in raised Latin capitals, identifying the emperor as Commander, Caesar, Postumus, Most Pius and Blessed Augustus.
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Reverse script	Latin
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Mintage	ND (258-260)
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