coin
260 AD-268 AD
LMGLM:2017.4.36
Summary: coin, Antoninianus of Postumus. O: Radiate draped bust R, IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG; R: Mars advancing R holding shield and spear, [VIR]TVS EQVITIdentification note: In AD 260 Postumus, who was governor of Lower Germany, rebelled. He took control of Germany, Gaul, Spain and Britain, which became known as the Gallic Empire. He died...
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Summary: coin, Antoninianus of Postumus. O: Radiate draped bust R, IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG; R: Mars advancing R holding shield and spear, [VIR]TVS EQVIT
Identification note: In AD 260 Postumus, who was governor of Lower Germany, rebelled. He took control of Germany, Gaul, Spain and Britain, which became known as the Gallic Empire. He died at the hands of his own soldiers in 268 when he refused them permission to sack Mainz.
Identification note: layer 6. RIC 388, Sear 11001.