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Struck by Aureolus in the name of Postumus during his hold of Milan against Gallienus. Gallienus died during the siege but the new emperor Claudius brought the rebellion to an end.
The exact attribution of our coin rests on a complete reading of the reverse, which we are sadly not afforded in this case. It could be "CONCORD AEQVIT" (RIC V-4 437) or "CONCORD EQVIT" (RIC V-4 445), or even possibly "CONCORDIA EQVIT," representing the rumored RIC V-2 375. The last was first recorded by De Witte (1868), whose information was copied by Cohen (1886) and then RIC V-2 (1933) in turn, but as no one but perhaps de Witte had actually studied an example of the supposed variant, it was dropped from the new RIC volume covering the Gallic Empire.RA114680. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-4 (new) 437 or 445, RIC V-2 (old) 371 or 373, Cunetio 2472 or 2474, Cohen VI 18 or 19, VF, some silvering remains, oval flan, edge split, flatly struck center rev., weight 2.979 g, maximum diameter 22.1 mm, die axis 180o, 2nd officina, Mediolanum (Milan, Italy) mint, issue 1 or 2, c. early or mid 268 A.D.,; obverse IMP POSTVMVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front; reverse CONCORD (A)EQVIT, Fortuna standing slightly left with head left, right foot on prow, patera extended in right hand, left hand on top of rudder on globe behind;
Romano-Gallic Empire, Postumus, Summer 260 - Spring 269 A.D.
So successful was he in the task of restoring peace and security to the provinces under his direct control that the coins issued by Postumus were of better workmanship and higher precious metal content than coins issued by Gallienus; his control of the Spanish and British mining regions was presumably crucial in this regard, as was his employment of master minters who would have come into Gaul with Gallienus.RA115085. Billon antoninianus, RSC IV 199a, Cunetio 2413 (968 spec.), RIC V-2 75, Schulzki AGK 45, Mairat 65, Elmer 336, Hunter IV 60, VF, nice portrait, toned, flow lines, well centered, edge cracks, ragged edge, weight 3.452 g, maximum diameter 22.1 mm, die axis 180o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, c. 263 - 265 A.D.; obverse IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse MONETA AVG, Moneta standing left, scales in right hand, cornucopia in left hand; from the estate of Curtis D. Barker, ex Littleton Coin Company;
Romano-Gallic Empire, Postumus, Summer 260 - Spring 269 A.D.
The Romans believed that Fortuna after deserting the Persians and Assyrians took flight over Macedonia and saw Alexander perish as she passed into Egypt and into Syria. At last arriving on Mount Palatine, she threw aside her wings and casting away her wheel, entered Rome where she took up her abode forever.RA113493. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 60, RSC IV 80, Schulzki AGK 23, Elmer 385, Cunetio 2425, Hunter IV 56, SRCV III 10941, gVF, silvering, flow lines, light deposits, weight 3.539 g, maximum diameter 19.8 mm, die axis 225o, Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne, Germany) mint, 266 A.D.; obverse IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse FORTVNA AVG (good fortune of the Emperor), Fortuna standing slightly left, head left, draped, rudder held by tiller in right hand, cornucopia in left hand;
Palmyrene-Roman Empire, Aurelian and Vabalathus, c. Nov 270 - Mar 272 A.D.
Vabalathus, son of the Palmyran king Odenathus and Zenobia, was declared Augustus but Aurelian defeated his forces. He and Zenobia were then taken to Rome where they were paraded in humiliation in Aurelian's Triumph. According to some sources, they were allowed to live the rest of their lives in great comfort in Rome. The abbreviated titles of Vabalathus most likely were, Vir Clarissimus Romanorum (or Rex) Imperator Dux Romanorum. The portraits of Vabalathus are interesting because they display both the Roman laurel and the Hellenistic royal diadem.RT113862. Billon antoninianus, MER-RIC 3107, RIC V-2 381, BnF XII 1248, Hunter IV 7, Göbl MIR 353a5, Cohen VI 1, SRCV III 11718, F, full legends on a broad flan, rough surfaces, weight 3.250 g, maximum diameter 22.7 mm, die axis 0o, 5th officina, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, Nov 270 - Mar 272 A.D.; obverse IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right, from the front, E below; reverse VABALATHVS V C R IM D R, laureate, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Vabalathus right, from behind;
Romano-Gallic Empire, Victorinus, Summer to November 268 - mid 271 A.D.
Sol Invictus ("Unconquered Sun") was the sun god of the later Roman Empire and a patron of soldiers. In 274 the Roman emperor Aurelian made it an official cult alongside the traditional Roman cults. The god was favored by emperors after Aurelian and appeared on their coins until Constantine. The last inscription referring to Sol Invictus dates to 387 and there were enough devotees in the 5th century that Augustine found it necessary to preach against them. The date 25 December was selected for Christmas to replace the popular Roman festival Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, the "Birthday of the Unconquered Sun."RA115086. Billon antoninianus, Mairat 582, RIC V-2 114, Schulzki AGK 9b, Cohen VI 49, Elmer 683, Cunetio 2534, SRCV III 11170, Hunter IV 7, VF/F, off center, brown tone, weight 2.212 g, maximum diameter 17.7 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Treveri (Trier, Germany) mint, issue 3, phase 2, late 269 - mid 271 A.D.; obverse IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse INVICTVS, Sol advancing left, radiate, nude but for chlamys over shoulders and left arm, raising right hand commanding the sun to rise, whip in left, star left; from the estate of Curtis D. Barker, ex Littleton Coin Company;
Romano-Gallic Empire, Tetricus II, Spring 274 A.D.
Spes was the Roman personification of Hope. In art Spes is normally depicted carrying flowers or a cornucopia, but on coins she is almost invariably depicted holding a flower in her extended right hand, and raising a fold of her dress with her left hand. She was also named "ultima dea" - for Hope is the last resort of men.RA115089. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 270, Schulzki AGK 9a, Cunetio 2647, Elmer 791, Cohen VI 88, Hunter IV 11, SRCV III 11292, VF, centered on a tight flan, brown tone, green encrustations, die wear, ragged edge, weight 2.559 g, maximum diameter 17.6 mm, die axis 0o, Mainz or Treveri (Trier) mint, as caesar, 273 - spring 274 A.D.; obverse C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES, radiate and draped bust right, seen from behind; reverse SPES AVGG (hope of the two emperors), Spes advancing left, extending flower in right hand, raising skirt drapery with left hand; from the estate of Curtis D. Barker, ex Littleton Coin Company;
Romano-Gallic Empire, Tetricus I, Mid 271 - Spring 274 A.D.
Pax, regarded by the ancients as a goddess, was worshiped not only at Rome but also at Athens. Her altar could not be stained with blood. Claudius began the construction of a magnificent temple to her honor, which Vespasian finished, in the Via Sacra. The attributes of Peace are the hasta pura, the olive branch, the cornucopia, and often the caduceus. Sometimes she is represented setting fire to a pile of arms.RA115088. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 100, Hunter IV 8, Cohen VI 95, SRCV III 11243, aF/Fair, weight 2.723 g, maximum diameter 18.7 mm, die axis 0o, Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne, Germany) mint, 272 - 273 A.D.; obverse IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse PAX AVG (the peace of the Emperor), Pax standing left, extending olive branch in right hand, long scepter vertical in left hand; from the estate of Curtis D. Barker, ex Littleton Coin Company;
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