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© Jorandm (CC0)
Antoninianus - Postumus HERC DEVSONIENSI
| Billon (.200 silver) | 2.6 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Postumus (260-269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-261 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon (.200 silver) |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#55404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Hercules standing right, leaning on club, holding lion's skin and bow
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERC DEVSONIENSI
Comment
Attributed either to Lugdunum or Treveri depending on sources.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the Roman Empire. The Gallic Empire, which was a breakaway state from the Roman Empire, was established by Postumus in 260 AD, and this coin was minted during his reign. Despite the political upheaval, the coin still bears the image of the Roman goddess Hercules, indicating the continued influence of Roman culture and mythology even in the breakaway state.
