Description: Postumus (260 - 269 AD); AE Sestertius, Cologne mint 261 AD. IMP C POSTVMVS PIVS F AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVG; Virtus standing right, holding reversed spear and shield set on ground, S C in fields.

Diameter: AE31 mm

Weight: 20,88 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: cf. RIC V 180 (obverse legend)

Commentary: rare; attractive brown patina, flat strike on reverse

History: Postumus is a typical representative of Third Century Crisis' last two decades - a succesful emperor killed by his own troops.

Article Number: 023-02-04-44388