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
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
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