© Jorandm (CC0)
© Jorandm (CC0)
Antoninianus - Postumus MINER FAVTR
262 year| Billon (.163 silver) | 4.10 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Postumus (260-269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 262 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon (.163 silver) |
| Weight | 4.10 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#125380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Helmeted Minerva, walking on the left, holding an olive branch in the right hand and a haste and a shield in the left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MINER FAVTR
Comment
Formerly attributed to Lugdunum in the RIC of 1927, reassigned to the Cologne mint (mint I) by Elmer, then by S. Estiot currently.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Postumus (MINER FAVTR) coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The Gallic Empire, which was a Roman splinter state, was established by Postumus in 260 AD, and this coin was minted during his reign. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and design, showcasing the resilience and skill of the mint workers and the enduring value of the Roman currency.
