Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. AV Aureus (21mm, 4.92 g, 6h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint (“Mint II”). Struck winter AD 263-264. Good VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 821. Estimated: $ 15 000

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

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Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. AV Aureus (21mm, 4.92 g, 6h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint (“Mint II”). Struck winter AD 263-264. POSTVMVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / INDVLG PIA POSTVMI AVG, Postumus, laureate and togate, seated left on sella curulis, extending right hand and holding short scepter in left; at feet to left, captive kneeling right, raising hands in supplication. RIC V 276; Schulte Group 6b, 92 (Av59/Rv63); Sondermann 6b.9; Calicó 3737; Biaggi 1518; Mazzini 145 (same dies). A few minor marks, traces of deposits, hairline flan crack. Good VF. Rare.

Ex Elsen 147 (4 June 2021), lot 580.

The coinage of Postumus is of far higher quality, both in artistry and precious metal content, than coins struck by the “legitimate” regime of Gallienus. This attractive gold aureus, struck at Cologne, is roughly a third heavier than its Rome-mint counterparts. The amazingly lifelike portrait depicts Postumus as a heavily bearded and jovial character, resembling his chosen protector, the demigod Hercules.

The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Three – Lots 674-990 will be held Wednesday morning, 11 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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