Lot 4888

Description

Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), Cologne mint, AE double sestertius, (9.11 g), obv. IMP C M CASS [LAT POSTVMVS] P F AVG, radiate draped and bust to right of Postumus, rev. around VI[RT] VS AVG, Mars standing to right holding spear and leaning on shield, (S.11070, RIC 179, C.421-2, Bastien - [no similar obverse die]); another (8.60 g), obv. IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMUS PF AVG, radiate bust right, rev. [P]AX AVG, Pax advancing left, holding olive branch and sceptre, (S.11051, RIC 218). Fine - very fine, crude as usual on small lightweight flans, both scarce. (2)

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from A.H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd., with tickets.