Aureus - Postumus Colonia

Issuer Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year 258-260
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Aureus (25⁄2)
Currency Antoninianus (260-274)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.90 g
Diameter 18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.4#176 , Calicó#3755 , Elmer#135 , Schulte#25
Obverse description Laureate and draped bust of Emperor facing right, with lettering around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
(Translation: Emperor and Caesar Postumus, Most Pius and Blessed Augustus)
Reverse description Lion with radiate bandm thunderbolt in jaws, walking leftward.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PM TPP COS PP
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (258-260) - -
Numisquare ID 5793855090
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