Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor, 260-269. Double Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 16.73 g, 7 h), third emission, Cologne, 261. IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus to right. Rev. VIRTVS AVG / S - C Virtus standing front, head to right, holding inverted spear in her right hand and placing her left on shield set on the ground. Bastien 54. Cohen 422. RIC 179. Somewhat corroded, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.