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Aureolus Antoninianus, Asculapius reverse
Aureolus (268 AD). In the name of Postumus. AE Antoninianus (18-19 mm, 3.34 g), Mediolanum.
Obv. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right.
Rev. SALVS AVG, Aesculapius standing front, head left, leaning on serpent-entwined staff; P in exergue.
Cunetio 2496.
Extremely fine.
Aureolus was a cavalry general who revolted against Gallienus and declared himself ally of Postumus. After he captured the Mediolanum mint, he started issuing coins in the name of his chosen protector, but Postumus decided not to support him. After the death of Gallienus, Aureolus was soon overcome and put to death by Claudius II.
Aureolus (268 AD). In the name of Postumus. AE Antoninianus (18-19 mm, 3.34 g), Mediolanum.
Obv. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right.
Rev. SALVS AVG, Aesculapius standing front, head left, leaning on serpent-entwined staff; P in exergue.
Cunetio 2496.
Extremely fine.
Aureolus was a cavalry general who revolted against Gallienus and declared himself ally of Postumus. After he captured the Mediolanum mint, he started issuing coins in the name of his chosen protector, but Postumus decided not to support him. After the death of Gallienus, Aureolus was soon overcome and put to death by Claudius II.