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Antoninianus - Postumus HERC PACIFERO
| Billon (.155 silver) | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Postumus (260-269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-269 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon (.155 silver) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#41055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand club and lion's skin in left hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERC PACIFERO
Comment
As for almost all ancient coins, the weight can vary (usually between 2.8 and 4.3)During the reign of Postumus, the silver content in his coins slowly decreased. Earlier examples usually look more silver-ish than later ones
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted 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 Emperor, Hercules, on one side, and the inscription "HERC PACIFERO" (meaning "Hercules the Peacemaker") on the other. This coin is a unique example of how even during times of political fragmentation, the Roman Empire's cultural and economic influence continued to spread throughout Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (260-269) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Postumus (HERC PACIFERO) (260-269) coin.
