Postumus Ae Double Sestertius (Ad 260-269)

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Archeo1982 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 521 Posts	Posted 10/26/2017 10:58 pm Marcus Cassianius Latinius Postumus was a Roman commander of provincial origin who ruled as emperor in the west. The Roman army in Gaul threw off its allegiance to Gallienus around the year 260, and Postumus assumed the title and powers of emperor in the provinces of Gaul, Germania, Britannia and Hispania, thereby founding what scholars have dubbed the Gallic Empire. He ruled for the better part of ten years before he was murdered by his own troops. Postumus has been of particular interest to numismatists, in light of the high quality and relative abundance of his coin issues. His 'Labours of Hercules' series is particularly renowned. Obv: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Legend: IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG Rev: Galley left on waves. Legend: LAETITIA AVG Mass: 14,30 gram Diameter: 32mm (28 mm, 11.00 g), Atelier II (Treveri). Report this Post to the Staff

sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 10/27/2017 03:08 am Nice coin to have, in any condition. Radiate head, therefore a double ?something?, in this case, Sestertius = (silver) Quinarius. Double Denarius = Antoninianus. Double aureus = Binio. All have radiate heads. I have yet to set eyes on a 'Binio'; they are very rare, but they DO exist. Do a Google search if you wish. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/27/2017 03:09 am I like this coin, especially the Galley design on the reverse. Report this Post to the Staff
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