Lot 3537

Sale 81 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), Cologne mint, issued 260-265, billon antoninianus, (3.196 grams), obv. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate draped bust to right of Postumus, rev. around LAETITIA AVG, galley travelling to left, (S.10958, RIC 73, RSC 167). Very fine.

The reverse refers to the importance of naval power in the Gallic Empire and Sear notes perhaps even to an imperial visit to Britain in the early years of Postumus reign.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$140

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