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Postumus VICTORIA AVG sestertius from Lugdunum

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Victor:
Here is a fairly rare type from Lugdunum, unfortunately the reverse is pretty worn. There are different theories on the mint(s) of Postumus, it depends on which source you read and perhaps whether you are English, French or German  :D.

http://www.gallic-empire.com/coinage.htm

sometimes I just attribute Postumus coins to "uncertain Gallic mint" to avoid the debate.

Postumus
A.D. 260- 269
Ӕ sestertius
27x29mm     13.1gm
IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG; radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
VICTORIA AVG- S C; Emperor stg. r., holding spear and leaning on shield; to l. trophy between two captives.
RIC Vii Lugdunum 176

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