260 - 269 AD GALLO - ROMAN EMPIRE " Antoninianus " Of POSTUMUS The 1st GALLIC USURPER
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The "Darkest Days" for the Roman Empire, Britain, Gaul and parts of Spain broke from the central Empire in 260 and formed the separate "Gallo-Roman Empire" under Postumus. He succeeded in holding off the efforts of the central government to reunite the empire and the "Gallic Empire" continued to exist for a period of 14 years. Postumus here lasted until 269 when he was assassinated.
Weight: 2.23 Gram, 21 Millimeter, Billon or low purity silver.
"Roman Coins & Their Values", Volume 3, by David R. Sear. #10962.
Obverse: IMP • C • POSTVMVS • P • F • AVG • Imperator or commander, Caesar Postumus, Pius or dutiful, Felix or fortunate Augustus or Emperor. • Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. The radiate crown identifies the denomination as an "Antoninianus" or double denarius.
Reverse: MONETA • AVG • Money and fairness esteemed. • Juno Moneta, an epithet of Juno, was the protectress of funds and fairness. Here she stands left holding scales and cornucopia.
This entire period has long been considered the low point in both Roman history and in minting standards. However, surprisingly, Postumus maintained higher standards than the contemporary central Emperor, Gallienus. The billon coins like this of Postumus had up to a 20% silver content. The coins of the central Empire had less than 5% and Postumus was advertising and pointing it out with the reverse of this coin.
The Coin: A presentable example for one of these carelessly produced coins. The legends are weak in places but discernible enough to be certain of the attribution. The portrait is quite nice but the reverse has a normal weak sloppy strike. Genuine, NOT a copy or reproduction, Real History in your hands. As grading is subjective please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
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The "Darkest Days" for the Roman Empire, Britain, Gaul and parts of Spain broke from the central Empire in 260 and formed the separate "Gallo-Roman Empire" under Postumus. He succeeded in holding off the efforts of the central government to reunite the empire and the "Gallic Empire" continued to exist for a period of 14 years. Postumus here lasted until 269 when he was assassinated.
Weight: 2.23 Gram, 21 Millimeter, Billon or low purity silver.
"Roman Coins & Their Values", Volume 3, by David R. Sear. #10962.
Obverse: IMP • C • POSTVMVS • P • F • AVG • Imperator or commander, Caesar Postumus, Pius or dutiful, Felix or fortunate Augustus or Emperor. • Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. The radiate crown identifies the denomination as an "Antoninianus" or double denarius.
Reverse: MONETA • AVG • Money and fairness esteemed. • Juno Moneta, an epithet of Juno, was the protectress of funds and fairness. Here she stands left holding scales and cornucopia.
This entire period has long been considered the low point in both Roman history and in minting standards. However, surprisingly, Postumus maintained higher standards than the contemporary central Emperor, Gallienus. The billon coins like this of Postumus had up to a 20% silver content. The coins of the central Empire had less than 5% and Postumus was advertising and pointing it out with the reverse of this coin.
The Coin: A presentable example for one of these carelessly produced coins. The legends are weak in places but discernible enough to be certain of the attribution. The portrait is quite nice but the reverse has a normal weak sloppy strike. Genuine, NOT a copy or reproduction, Real History in your hands. As grading is subjective please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
Remember, FREE SHIPPING!
Payment I ship the day after cleared payment. Payment in US funds only please. Returns: Accepted, in original condition, in most cases and encouraged if the item has been misdescribed.
If you need more than one week from the close of the sale to make payment, that is not generally a problem,
PLEASE, JUST LET ME KNOW when you expect to pay. If No payment and No contact is made, eBay will automatically open a non payment case on the eighth day. Shipping Shipping to all locations WORLDWIDE will be
FREE!
All items will be insured, at no extra cost.
International shipments will also be insured at no extra cost to most countries.
I SHIP THE DAY AFTER PAYMENT! About Us We are a long time collectors who enjoys listing things on eBay. We try to give you the best pictures we can and as much information about the item as we can, so you know what you are buying.
I try to start auctions for as low a starting price as I can, and still break even. There are eBay, PayPal and Postage fees to cover. Minimum bid normally represents at least a decent value.
I believe you have completed your part of the agreement when you pay me, so I LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK WHEN I SHIP THE ITEM. I appreciate return feedback if you feel I have earned it. Contact Us I will try to respond to email questions within one day. Please ask any questions about the item, or other special requests BEFORE you bid.
