Lot 4899

Description

Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), AE sestertius, Cologne Mint, issued 260, (20.30 g), obv. laureate bust of Postumus to right, around IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, rev. trophy of arms between two seated captives, P FELICITAS AVG around, S C below, (S.11080, RIC 120, C.50-51, Bastian 12-14) (illustrated); AE double sestertius, Cologne mint, issued 261, (13.77 g), obv. bust of Postumus to right, , rev. Postumus in military attire standing to left, S C across, (S.11052, RIC 106, C.246, Bastian 62-63); another, (13.83 g), rev. galley with rowers travelling to left over waves, LAETITIA around, AVG in exergue, (S.11049, RIC 143, C.177, Bastian 81, 87). Toning, some flan flaws, fine - good fine, scarce. (3)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection. Previously Baldwins with tickets.