Lot 186
186
Postumus (AD 259-268), Gold Aureus, 5.3 gms., mint of Lugdunum, struck c.AD 260, IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. VICTORIA AVG, Victoria walking left, holding wreath and palm, captive below (Shulte 1 - this coin), a fascinating and important piece which marks the beginning of Postumus' gold coinage; in their hurry to begin striking gold the Lugdunese mint workers used an Antoninianus reverse die, choice very fine and extremely rare

Details
Postumus (AD 259-268), Gold Aureus, 5.3 gms., mint of Lugdunum, struck c.AD 260, IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. VICTORIA AVG, Victoria walking left, holding wreath and palm, captive below (Shulte 1 - this coin), a fascinating and important piece which marks the beginning of Postumus' gold coinage; in their hurry to begin striking gold the Lugdunese mint workers used an Antoninianus reverse die, choice very fine and extremely rare
Provenance
Jameson Collection, no. 268
Montagu Collection, lot 659
Seyffer Collection, lot 1478