POSTUMUS
259–268 AD
Please note: Postumus coins are normally either billon or base silver.
Marcus Cassianius Latinius Postumus was the founder and first emperor of the breakaway Gallic Empire, ruling Gaul, Britain, and parts of Spain during the Crisis of the Third Century. A capable military commander, he secured the Rhine frontier and provided stability in a period of widespread turmoil. His administration was efficient and popular, and his coinage—struck in vast quantities— is notable for its strong portraiture and distinctive provincial style. Postumus resisted attempts by central Roman emperors to reclaim the western provinces until he was killed by his own troops in AD 268. His issues remain among the most collectable of the period.
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WRS 7086 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. PAX AVG. Pax standing left holding branch and sceptre. RSC 215b.
£45.00
WRS 7092 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. SALVS PROVINCIARVM. Rhine reclining left, resting on urn; right hand on forepart of boat; left holding anchor; horns on head. RSC 355.
£95.00
WRS 7095 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing left, captive at feet. RSC 377.
£40.00
WRS 7096 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing left, captive at feet. RSC 377.
£40.00
WRS 7098 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. VIRTVS AVG. Mars standing right, leaning on shield and holding spear. RSC 419.
£45.00
