© Collection J.Prasalek
© Collection J.Prasalek
Antoninianus - Postumus LAETITIA AVG; Lugdunum
| Billon | 5.37 g | 24 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 |
| Weight | 5.37 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#237112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Galley, left, sometimes with sails, with four or five rowers and steersmen
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA AVG
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. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the political and cultural influences of the time, and its existence provides a unique window into the economic and social conditions of the period.
