Roman Empire. Postumus (AD 260-269). BI Antoninianus,Cologne 1st half of 268 A.D. - extremely rare RESTITVOR ORBIS reverse type
A great rarity for the collector of Postumus's coins: this reverse type is already very rare and usually has the legend "REST ORBIS". The variety with the full legend "RESTITVTOR ORBIS", like this coin that is being offered for sale, is extremely rare. Only 1 other similiar type can be found on ACsearch. This coin is offered for sale on behalf of a consignor who is specialized in Postumus's coins. Grade: VF+/EF- low silver content, in very nice condition for this extremely rare type Material: Billon Weight: 3. 04 g Diameter: 24 mm Ref. : AGK 76 (r4) ; RIC V 324 corr. (sceptre, not spear) ; Cunetio – Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right Reverse: RESTITVTOR ORBIS, Postumus standing right, holding sceptre, raising kneeling female figure, holding cornucopiae
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A great rarity for the collector of Postumus's coins: this reverse type is already very rare and usually has the legend "REST ORBIS". The variety with the full legend "RESTITVTOR ORBIS", like this coin that is being offered for sale, is extremely rare. Only 1 other similiar type can be found on ACsearch. This coin is offered for sale on behalf of a consignor who is specialized in Postumus's coins. Grade: VF+/EF- low silver content, in very nice condition for this extremely rare type Material: Billon Weight: 3. 04 g Diameter: 24 mm Ref. : AGK 76 (r4) ; RIC V 324 corr. (sceptre, not spear) ; Cunetio – Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right Reverse: RESTITVTOR ORBIS, Postumus standing right, holding sceptre, raising kneeling female figure, holding cornucopiae
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