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Antoninianus - Postumus VBERTAS AVG
267 year| Billon | 2.65 g | 21.8 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Postumus (260-269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 267 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 21.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#158258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Fertilitas, draped, standing left, holding purse and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VBERTAS AVG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Postumus (VBERTAS AVG) (267) coin from the Gallic Empire is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in Roman coinage during the 3rd century AD. Billon is a mixture of silver and bronze, with a higher proportion of bronze than silver. This coin, in particular, weighs 2.65 grams and features an interesting design, with the emperor Postumus depicted on one side and the goddess Libertas on the other. Despite being made of a less valuable material than pure silver or gold, the coin's design and historical significance make it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors and historians.
