© Jorandm (CC0)
© Jorandm (CC0)
Antoninianus - Postumus NEPTVNO REDVCI; Treveri
| Billon | 2.90 g | 21.7 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Postumus (260-269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 262-263 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.90 g |
| Diameter | 21.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#157117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Neptune, standing left, holding dolphin in right hand and trident in left hand; sometimes to left, forepart of vessel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEPTVNO REDVCI
Translation: Neptune (God of the Sea) returned
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on one side, and the emperor Postumus on the other. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by classical mythology and pagan beliefs. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the Gallic Empire, a Roman splinter state, highlights the political instability and fragmentation of the Roman Empire during this time period.
