Watch List notes:

Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor, 260-269. Antoninianus (Silver, 20 mm, 3.60 g, 12 h), Cologne, 268. POSTVMVS AVG Radiate bust of Postumus to left, in the guise of Hercules, holding club over his right shoulder and lion skin over his left. Rev. IOVI STATORI Jupiter standing front, head to right, holding long scepter with his right hand and thunderbolt in his left. AGK (corr.) 38b. Cunetio -. Elmer 562. RIC 310. Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A splendid example, sharply struck on both sides and with an impressive portrait of vigorous style. Extremely fine.


From the collection of Yves Gunzenreiner, ex Künker 143, 6 October 2008, 708.