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A billon antoninianus of the emperor Postumus showing Mars Coin Type: Billon antoninianus of Postumus, 259-268 CE
Mint and Date: Lugdunum, 260-265 CE
Size and Weight: 22mm x 24mm, 3.8g
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: VIRTVS AVG
Mars standing half right, head right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand.
Ref: RCV (2005) 10998, RIC V 93; Cunetio 2400
Provenance: goudurisque (eBay), December 2005
BW Ref: 004 028 068
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