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Antoninianus - Postumus SARAPI COMITI AVG; Cologne
| Billon | 3.21 g | 20.40 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 | 3.21 g |
| Diameter | 20.40 mm |
| Thickness | 1.90 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#316921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Serapis standing left, draped, raising right hand and holding transverse sceptre in with left hand; a vessel in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SARAPI COMITI AVG
Unabridged legend: Sarapi comiti augusti
Translation: To Serapis, the companion of the august
Comment
Obverse lettering variants are known with either SARAPI, or SARAPIDI, or SERAPI.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, who was a Roman general, in 260 AD. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted until 269 AD. Despite the political upheaval, the coin still bears the image of the Roman Emperor, Claudius Gothicus, on the obverse, indicating the ongoing influence of Roman culture and power.
