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Roman Empire (Gallic Empire), Postumus (AD 259-68), billon antoninianus, Cologne mint, obv. radiate bust as Hercules with club and lion skin l., rev. Pax standing l. (RIC V.2, 363.319), 2.63g. From R. De Marco list Spring 2001, no. 42.: CM.679-2001

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Roman Empire (Gallic Empire), Postumus (AD 259-68), billon antoninianus, Cologne mint, obv. radiate bust as Hercules with club and lion skin l., rev. Pax standing l. (RIC V.2, 363.319), 2.63g. From R. De Marco list Spring 2001, no. 42.

Maker(s)

Mint: Cologne
Ruler: Postumus (260-69)

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Description

Roman Empire (Gallic Empire), Postumus (AD 259-68), billon antoninianus, Cologne mint, obv. radiate bust as Hercules with club and lion skin l., rev. Pax standing l. (RIC V.2, 363.319), 2.63g. From R. De Marco list Spring 2001, no. 42.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2001-04-30) by De Marco, Ralph, Dr.

Dating

259 - 263

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Weight 2.63 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.679-2001
Primary reference Number: 264437
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Audit data

Created: Friday 13 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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