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Antoninianus - Postumus Colonia Agrippina; Cologne
267 year| Silver | 3.66 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Postumus (260-269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 267 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.66 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#221060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sol advancing left, raising his right hand in salute and holding whip in his left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Elmer 569Minted for the Imperium Galliarum
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Postumus (Colonia Agrippina; Cologne) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Gaulish elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Postumus, the ruler of the Gallic Empire, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of the Roman goddess Victory. This fusion of Roman and Gaulish motifs reflects the complex political and cultural dynamics of the Gallic Empire, which was a Roman splinter state that emerged in the 3rd century AD.
