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Sestertius of Gallic Empire with bust of Postumus
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 260
Mint: Gallic Empire, Lugdunum
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 32 mm. Weight: 19.26 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.2147
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Postumus to right.
IMPCMCASSLATPOSTVM [VSPFAV] G
Reverse: Hercules stands right, left hand on club, wrapped in lion's skin resting on rock.
[HERCV] LIMAGVSANO
IMPCMCASSLATPOSTVM [VSPFAV] G
Reverse: Hercules stands right, left hand on club, wrapped in lion's skin resting on rock.
[HERCV] LIMAGVSANO
ProvenanceBy 1964: with A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., The Adelphi, 1-11 John Adam Street, London, W.C. 2; purchased by MFA from A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., December 9, 1964