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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: 31.5 mm. Weight: 19.60 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.538
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate bust of Postumus to right.
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Reverse: Galley with rowers.
LAETITIA
Overstruck on coin of Marcus Aurelius, whose profile appears on the reverse above the galley.
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Reverse: Galley with rowers.
LAETITIA
Overstruck on coin of Marcus Aurelius, whose profile appears on the reverse above the galley.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule to MFA, December 16, 1998