Lot 3892

Description

Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), base silver antoninianii, Cologne mint, (3.83 g), issued 260-265, obv. radiate bust of Postumus to right, around IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, rev. Mars standing to right, resting on shield and spear, VIRTVS AVG around, (S.10998, RIC 93, RSC 419), original mint silver surface, another similar (2.84 g), issued 262-265, rev. Moneta standing left, with scales and cornucopiae, around MONETA AVG, (S.10962, RIC 75, RSC 199). Both nearly extremely fine, first with flan crack, second with chip from edge. (2)