Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2842 SESSION 13 (11.30AM THURSDAY 1ST AUG) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $100
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POSTUMUS, (A.D. 259-268), Cologne Mint, issued 260-265, billon antoninianus, (3.59 g), obv. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate draped bust to right of Postumus, rev. around LAETITIA AVG, galley travelling to left, (S.10958, RIC 73, RSC 167). Toned, good very fine or better and a scarce type.
It is speculated that this issue relates to an imperial visit to Britain in the early years of Postumus' reign.
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