Gallic Empire Antoninianus - Postumus, 260 – 269
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Information
Country
Gallic Empire
Gallic Empire
Currency
Antoninianus
(260 – 274)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Antoninianus
Year
260 – 269
Ruler
Postumus
(260–269)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.08
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Antoninianus from Gallic Empire. Issued from 260 to 269. Struck in Billon. Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.08 g.
- Obverse
- (A) Bust of Postumus right, radiate, draped. (C) Bust of Postumus right, radiate, draped, cuirassed. (Emperor Caesar Postumus, Pious [and] Blessed August)
- Reverse
- Mrs helmeted, standing right, holding spear with right hand and leaning on shield with left hand. (Bravery of the August)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (260-269) | — | Bust A | 77% | |
| ND (260-269) | — | Bust C | 23% |
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