Lot 4900

Description

Postumus, (A.D. 259-268), AE dupondius, Irregular Mint, 2nd group, issued 266-7, (10.03 g), obv. radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus to right, around IMP C POSTVMVS P [F AVG], rev. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond, [VICT]ORIA [AVG] around, (cf.S.11065, RIC 234, C.386) (illustrated); AE double sestertius, Cologne Mint, issued 261, (20.81 g), obv. radiate draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus to right, rev. Postumus in military attire standing to left, holding globe resting on spear, (S.11052, RIC 106, C.246, Bastian 62-63); another, (15.10 g), obv. radiate bust right, rev. Pax advancing left, holding olive branch and sceptre, (S.11051, RIC 218). Toning, surface roughness, fine - good fine. (3)

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