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Antoninianus - Postumus P M TR P COS II P P
260 year| Billon | 3.86 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Postumus (260-269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 260 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.86 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#25487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Virtus (Military Virtue) standing left, holding a globe in her right hand and a haste in her left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS II P P
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Postumus, who was a military leader who declared independence from the Roman Empire and established the Gallic Empire in 260 AD. This coin, the Antoninianus, was a standard circulation coin during that time and features the image of Postumus on one side and the Roman goddess Victory on the other. Despite being minted over 1,800 years ago, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors.
