Antoninianus of Postumus, Mediolanum, A.D. 268. 1991.17.240.

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Obverse: IMP(ERATOR) POSTVMVS AVG(VSTVS) - Radiate head, right; draped and cuirassed.
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Reverse: VIRTVS.EQVIT - Mars walking right, holding spear right hand and shield in left.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 5

  • Measurements

    • Diameter: 18
    • Weight: 2.79

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1991.17.240

  • Provenance

    • 1991: Three hundred and two coins were acquired in 1991 from a cross section of 1,025 coins belonging to the Worldwide Treasure Bureau.
    • 1983: The Oliver's Orchard Hoard was discovered near Colchester, England (ancient Camulodunum) in 1983.
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: The Fralin Museum of Art

Rights

  • Rights: The object and images are not under copyright (Public Domain) in the United States.

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