© CGB
© CGB
Antoninianus - Postumus PAX AVG; Lugdunum
| Billon | 2.30 g | 22.50 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Postumus (260-269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-265 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.30 g |
| Diameter | 22.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#316997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pax walking left, draped, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG
Translation: Pax Augusti: Peace of the August.
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 military tensions of the time, with the image of Pax (peace) on one side and the legend "Pax Augusta" (peace of the emperor) on the other. Despite the turmoil, the coinage of the Gallic Empire was known for its high quality and artistic skill, and this coin is a testament to that.
