Davissons Ltd.
Auction 42 1 Mar 2023
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Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor (usurper in the West), A.D. 260-269. Æ double sestertius. 16.03 gm. 32 mm. Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. Struck circa A.D. 261. His radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG / Fides standing left, holding signum with each hand; FIDES MILITVM. RIC V 123. Bastien, Postume 77. Very Fine; handsome coin with dark red and brown patina; some areas of weak strike, as is typical.
With David R. Sear Certificate of Authenticity, with historical notes.