Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor, 260-269. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 25.59 g, 6 h), Colonia Agrippina (Cologne), 261. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus to right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG Victory advancing left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond in her left; at feet to left, captive. Bastien 100. RIC 170. Well struck on a large and full flan, rare thus. Good very fine.
From a Bavarian collection of Roman Imperial bronze coins, formed in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Price realized | 650 CHF |
Starting price | 280 CHF |
Estimate | 350 CHF |