Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus facing right.

Reverse: PIETAS AVG, Pietas standing left, holding two children, two children standing at her feet.

RIC 320 (Colonia Agrippinensis); Elmer 395; AGK (corr.) 58; Cunetio 2428; [Treveri (Trier), AD 266].

Diameter: 23 mm. Weight: 3.4 g.

A scarce billon antoninianus of Postumus, the first Gallic Emperor struck in Trier, AD 266. Around AD 260 the Roman army in Gaul threw off its allegiance to Gallienus and elected Postumus as Emperor, annexing the provinces of Gaul, Germania, Britannia and Hispania and creating the breakaway Gallic empire. Postumus would reign for the next ten years before being assassinated by his own troops following his victory over Laelian at Mogontiacum (Mainz) in AD 269. A wonderful example in near mint condition, attractively toned, some surface deposits.

Ex. Derek Aldred Collection. Ex. Baldwins 2.11.19.