Lot 3319

Description

Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), Cologne mint, billon antoninianus, (3.89 g), obv. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate draped bust to right of Postumus, rev. around PAX AVG, Pax standing to left with transverse sceptre, (S.10966, RIC 318, RSC 215a) (illustrated); another, (3.27 g), obv. radiate draped bust to right of Postumus, rev. around COS IIII, Victory half naked standing to right, holding palm, (cf.S.10932, RIC 287, RSC 31); another, (3.10 g), obv. radiate draped bust to right, rev. around SAECVLI FELICITAS, Postumus standing to right, holding transverse spear and globe, (S.10983, RIC 325, RSC 83); another, Lugdunum mint, (3.07 g), obv. radiate draped bust to right rev. around P M TR P COS II P P, emperor in military dress standing to left holding globe and spear, (S.10971, RIC 54, RSC 243a). Toned, nearly extremely fine - extremely fine. (4)

First coin ex Noble Numismatics Sale 87, lot 4776. Second, Sale 87, lot 4777. Third, Sale 101, lot 3606.