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Antoninianus - Postumus SALVS AVG; Treveri
262 year| Billon | 3.06 g | 22 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 |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding snake rising from altar and leaning on rudder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG
Unabridged legend: Salus Augusti
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued 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. The coin features the image of Postumus on one side and the Roman goddess Salus on the other, signifying the breakaway state's attempt to establish its own legitimacy and authority. Despite the coin's small weight, it still holds significant historical value as a symbol of the Gallic Empire's brief existence and its attempt to challenge Roman dominance.
