Aureus - Postumus Colonia

€460,598.00
IssuerGallic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year258-260
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus (260-274)
CompositionGold
Weight4.90 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.4#176 , Calicó#3755 , Elmer#135 , Schulte#25
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of Emperor facing right, with lettering around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
(Translation: Emperor and Caesar Postumus, Most Pius and Blessed Augustus)
Reverse descriptionLion with radiate bandm thunderbolt in jaws, walking leftward.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPM TPP COS PP
Edge
Mint
MintageND (258-260)  - -
Catalog ID5793855090
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