Antoninianus - Postumus VIRTVS EQVITVM; Mediolanum
| Billon (.030 silver) | 1.95 g | 18.6 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 (.030 silver) |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 18.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#389649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS EQVITVM
S
Edge
Rough
Comment
Struck under Aureolus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued 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. Despite the political upheaval, the coin still features the traditional Roman imagery and inscriptions, such as the goddess Victory on the obverse and the emperor's title and name on the reverse. This blending of traditional Roman elements with the new political reality of the Gallic Empire makes this coin a fascinating piece of history.
