Details
LOT 2788
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Pax AE Antoninianus 269 A.D
Milan mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG legend with radiate and draped bust right. Rev: PAX EQVITVM legend with Pax standing left holding olive-branch and transverse sceptre. Extremely fine.(3.19 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
From the South Petherton, Somerset Hoard, found 13th November 2013.
Treasure Act reference 2013T775.
PAS No: SOM-B7CA61.
Subsequently returned to the finder/landowner.
Acquired UK market.
Literature
RIC 381; RSC 228; Sear 10968.
Footnotes
This issue believed to have been struck under the general Aureolus who defected from Gallienus to join with Postumus.
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LOT 2788
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Postumus - Pax AE Antoninianus
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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