© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Postumus ORIENS AVG; Cologne
| Billon | 3 g | 19.1 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#130134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Sol advancing left, right hand extended.
Letter in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
P
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 Emperor, indicating the ongoing influence of Roman culture and power. Additionally, the fact that it was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, suggests that the coin was intended for circulation and everyday use, highlighting the importance of trade and commerce during this period.
