Bronze Sestertius of Postumus, Lugdunum, 261. 1951.23.12

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Obverse: IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG - Bust radiate draped right

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Reverse: HERCVLI M[AGVSA]NO - Hercules standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 18.04
- Diameter (in mm): 30.5
Series: RIC.5

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date: 261
Denomination: Sestertius
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Bronze
Authority
- Authority: Postumus
- State: Gallic Empire
Geographic
- Place of Production: Lugdunum
Obverse
- Portrait: Postumus

References

Reference: RIC V Postumus 139
Reference: B.105h

Administrative History

Identifier: 1951.23.12
Lot: 1951.23
Department: Roman
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Category: Roman--Imperial--Thirdcentury

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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