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Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Gallic-Roman – 268 AD
Postumus
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus facing right.
Reverse: Jupiter standing naked holding sceptre while hurling thunderbolt.
LEGEND
Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallic-Roman Emperor Postumus facing right. Rev: IOVI – V – ICTORI, Jupiter standing naked with his head turned to the right, preparing to hurl thunderbolt while holding a scepter in his left arm.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Antoninianus. Metal: AR Silver. Weight: 3.58 grams. Mint: Colonia Agrippina (Cologne) mint. Date: Mid-late 268 AD, 1st emission.
Attribution: Roman Imperial Coinage V 311; RSC 161; Mairat 205; AGK 39; Photo Courtesy CNG.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution