Late Roman Bronze Coins
Coin talk => Gallic Empire => Topic started by: Victor on May 04, 2017, 09:47:31 AM
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this is a tough type to find for Postumus and it is in pretty nice condition.
the dealer's description-
Roman Imperial antoninianus 268 AD.
Grade: Very fine | Abbreviations
Catalog: RIC 324; Elmer 592.
Material: Silver
Weight: 3.09 g
Colonia Agrippinensis.
Obv: IMP C POSTUMUS P F AUG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Postumus to the right.
Rev: REST ORBIS; Postumus standing to the right, spear in left hand, extending right to turreted female figure kneeling to the left before him, with cornucopia in left hand, clasping the emperor’s hand with her right.
Ref: Ex Lückger collection.
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This likely is the best condition that you are going to find for this coin! I have two of the similar (but AE) RESTITVUT ORBIS with the figures reversed, one somewhat rough but much better than seller photograph, the second slightly better from a group of 104 hoard coins I got years ago. I should go to the photography forum here to see how to get decent photographs...
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welcome aboard Ray. Yes, the Postumus coin is a beauty. It is for sale by another Vcoins seller, and though I don't want to advertise for him, I really liked this coin.
there is not a lot of info on the photography board, but if you have any questions, I will try to help.