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Romano-Gallic Empire, Postumus, Summer 260 - Spring 269 A.D.
"COLONIA AGRIPPINENSIS (Cologne, Germany - 50°56'N, 6°57'E), founded on the south bank of the Rhine in 38 BC by the Ubii as Oppidum Ubiorum, was renamed 'Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium' in 50 AD by Claudius in honor of his wife Agrippina Jr. who was born there. It became the capital of Germania Inferior in 90 when Domitian created the province, and hosted a major mint for the last seven years of the Roman Gallic Empire (259-273). The Franks took it in 355, but they were forced out in 356. After the Roman troops were withdrawn about 463 the Franks retook it, and it was lost to the Empire." - from Moneta Historical Research by Tom SchroerRA26709. Silver antoninianus, RIC V-2 329, Schulzki AGK 89, Cunetio 2421 (24 spec.) RSC IV 358a, Hunter IV 91, Cohen VI 358, Elmer 382, SRCV IV 10992, EF, Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne, Germany) mint, weight 4.375g, maximum diameter 20.1mm, die axis 180o, 266 A.D.; obverse IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse SERAPI COMITI AVG (to Serapis companion of the Emperor), Serapis standing left, kalathos on head, raising right hand, holding transverse scepter in left hand, vessel left in background on left; SOLD
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