Aureus - Postumus FELICITAS AVG; Cologne

€460,590.00
IssuerGallic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year266-267
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus (260-274)
CompositionGold
Weight6.63 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#267 , OCRE#ric.5.post.267 , Elmer#452 , Schulte#109-110 , Cohen#45 , RIC V.4#329 , Calicó#3720 , Jameson#271 , Biaggi Rome#1516
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of Emperor facing right, jugate with that of Hercules. Lettering around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPOSTVMVS PIVS FELIX AVG
(Translation: Postumus, Most Pius and Blessed Augustus)
Reverse descriptionGodesses Victory and Felicitas jugate and crowned facing right where victory is presenting a laurel wreath, with lettering around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFELICITAS AVG
(Translation: Celebration of the Augustus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (266-267)  - -
Catalog ID6947793610
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