Roman — 260-261
Coin, radiate
A base silver radiate coin of Emperor Postumus, ruler of the Romano-Gallic Empire, AD 260-269. The back of the coin depicts Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. This coin was minted at the principle mint(s) of the Gallic Empire, AD 260-261.
Obv: Draped, cuirassed and radiate bust of Postumus facing right. Obv inscription: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. Rev: Victory, advancing left, holding a wreath in her extended left hand and a palm in her right, a captive lies at her feet. Rev inscription: [VICTO]RIA AVG. Part of a hoard from Fenchurch Street, City of London, 1926.
Ref: RIC V (1972), p.344, no.89.
Ref: Cunetio (2009), p.143, no.2374-2376.
Condition: G.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- A27349/20
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Postumus, -
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- Production date:
- 260-261
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 22 mm, WT 2.2 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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