This is my first coin of the rebel/usurper Aureolus. He was proclaimed emperor by the legions in Illyria in around A.D. 267 but was defeated by Gallienus shortly afterwards. He hid himself up in Mediolanum only to be killed by the troops of Claudius II Gothicus, in A.D. 268. These coins were minted in the name of his ally Postumus. This was a bargain basement purchase because the coin was being sold as a Postumus coin . The coins are often on small, tight flans. This one has managed to retain some detail if not all the legends. Aureolus Ant. Obv:– IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev:– CONCORD EQVIT, Fortuna standing left, foot on prow, holding patera and rudder, S in exergue Minted in Mediolanum (Milan). A.D. 268 Reference– RIC Postumus 372. Cohen.20 -. Cunetio-. Martin
That's a nice Aureolus. I own only one Aureolus, an Antoninianus from Mediolanum OBV: IMP POSTVMVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Postumus right REV: VIRTVS EQVIT, Virtus advancing right, holding transverse spear and shield; T in ex. Struck 268AD 3.17g, 19mm RIC V 388
SO basically a P, S, or T in exergue is what to look for on a Postumus coin? I see most are on tight flans, so most of the time "Equite" would not be visible. Thanks for the link.
Huh? ... man, you continue to be very cool, Martin (well played ... awesome info) => you're top-drawer!!
