Gallic Empire Antoninianus - Postumus, 265 – 269
VIRTVS AVG; Cologne
Information
Country
Gallic Empire
Gallic Empire
Currency
Antoninianus
(260 – 274)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Antoninianus
Year
265 – 269
Ruler
Postumus
(260–269)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.47
Diameter (mm)
20.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Antoninianus from Gallic Empire. Issued from 265 to 269. Struck in Billon. Measures 20.5 mm and weighs 3.47 g.
- Obverse
- (A) Bust of Postumus, right, radiate, draped. (C) Bust of Postumus, right, radiate, draped, cuirassed. (Imperator Caesar Postumus Pius Felix Augustus: "Emperor Caesar Postumus, Pious and Happy August".)
- Reverse
- Emperor walking right, in military attire, holding transverse spear with right hand and shield with left hand; sometimes a captive at feet right. (Virtus Augusti: "Courage of the August".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (265-269) | — | Cologne - Bust A | ||
| ND (265-269) | — | Cologne - Bust C |
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