Sestertius - Postumus LAETITIA AVG, Lugdunum

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IssuerGallic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year260-269
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus (260-274)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.39 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#207 , OCRE#ric.5.post.207
Obverse descriptionBust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG
(Translation: The emperor Caesar Marcus Cassius Latinius Postumus pious happy augustus)
Reverse descriptionGalley, sometimes with mast and sail, left or right, with four or five rowers.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLAETITIA AVG or LAETITIA AVG SC
(Translation: The joy of the august)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (260-269)  - -
Catalog ID1240882080
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