Lot 3479
Sale 97 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), Cologne mint, issued 262-265, billon antoninianus, (3.08 grams), obv. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate draped bust to right of Postumus, rev. MONETA AVG, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.10962, RIC 75, RSC 199). Toned, nearly extremely fine with a striking portrait.
Postumus depicts Moneta on the reverse as a reminder that his coinage was superior in metal quality, weight and engraving style to that of his rival Gallienus.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $50