Postumus Antoninianus, Serapis Reverse..

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Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 10/11/2018 04:32 am Not had much money to spend the last couple of months so I've been picking up some of the cheaper to obtain rulers...Here's my latest...Really liked the portrait.. Postumus, Antoninianus, 260-269, Trier, , Billon 21MM Obverse- Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG Reverse- Serapis standing left, raising hand & holding sceptre; prow at his feet to left SERAPI COMITI AVG RIC-329 Trier mint (AD 267) Are there any design/style differences between Trier and Cologne mints? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postumus Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34427 Posts	Posted 10/11/2018 06:44 am That is a sweet portrait--so much remaining detail in the hair on his head and face. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 10/11/2018 08:02 am Yep, nice portrait - and toning. Well done, Paul. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/11/2018 1:59 pm I agree excellent portrait and toning. Report this Post to the Staff
orfew Pillar of the Community Canada 1269 Posts	Posted 10/11/2018 3:49 pm A beautiful portrait! Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 10/11/2018 8:54 pm I love a good Postumus antoninianus, and that is one sharp portrait! Love the two-tone patina! Report this Post to the Staff
Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 10/16/2018 02:38 am Thanks guys! The reverse is better in hand and reveals more detail than the photo shows and at 22$ including postage I think was an Ok buy.....Paul Report this Post to the Staff
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