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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: 33 mm. Weight: 19.35 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.251
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Postumus to right, radiate, draped, and cuirassed.
IMPCMCASSLATPOSTVMVSPFAVG
Reverse: Fides standing left, holding two military standards.
FIDES MI LITVM
IMPCMCASSLATPOSTVMVSPFAVG
Reverse: Fides standing left, holding two military standards.
FIDES MI LITVM