Postumus BI Antoninianus (MONETA AVG, RIC V.2 75)

POSTUMUS, AD 260-269
BI Antoninianus (21.33mm, 3.55g, 1h)
Struck AD 262-5. Cologne mint
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Postumus right
Reverse: MONETA AVG, Moneta standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left
References: RIC V.2 75; RCV 10962; ERIC II 155

A beautiful specimen, with near-perfect centering and crisply struck from artistic dies. Rich lustrous toning. Exceptional for the issue.

“This common type is indicative of Postumus’ concern for his coinage which consistently surpassed that of Gallienus in weight, metal quality, and standards of engraving and execution.” -David R. Sear, Roman Coins and Their Values (Vol. III, p. 361)

Collection : Roman Imperial - the Gallic Empire