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Sestertius of Postumus (overstruck on Faustina II)

Sestertius of Postumus (overstruck on Faustina II)

r. 259 - 268 CE

Postumus

Roman

Obv.: Bust of Faustina, r., dr., on top of it struck a radiate crown and bust in profile, r., with slightly pointed beard; inscription reads FAVSTINA-[. .] POSTVMV[S] Rev.: Female figure, stg, holding palladium ? and shield, SC; on top stuck a galley and a circle of dots, no rev. inscription

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Late

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