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Double sesterce - Postume Victoria Aug
261 year| Bronze | 11 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Postumus (260-269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 261 |
| Value | 2 Sestertius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#415708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victoria (Victory) running left, holding a crown in her right hand and a palm resting on her left shoulder with her left hand; at her left feet, a captive seated left, hands tied behind his back.
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augusti
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double sesterce - Postume (Victoria Aug) (261) coin from the Gallic Empire is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Gaulish elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Postumus, the founder of the Gallic Empire, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of the Roman goddess Victoria, symbolizing the empire's connection to Roman culture. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Gallic Empire, which was established by Roman soldiers who had defected to the side of the Gauls during the Crisis of the Third Century.
