#P288# Roman bronze Antoninianus coin of Postumus from 263 AD (New Zealand Stock) IOVI CONS-ERVATORI

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Up for auction is a Roman provincial bronze coin of Commodus

During the crisis of the 3rd & 4th century there was a widespread shortage of currency across the Roman Empire which sparked a rise in unofficial issues of coins from the provinces to meet a growing demand for small change

Reference: SB 75

shields at base of each

#P288# Roman bronze Antoninianus coin of Postumus from 263 AD (New Zealand Stock) IOVI CONS-ERVATORIRoman bronze Antoninianus coin of Postumus, minted in 263 AD. MINT: Cologne ID# 288p OBVERSE; IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed. REVERSE; LAETITIA AVG Galley traveling to left. REFERENCE: RIC 73