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Lot # 589
Postumus (259-268). AE 'Double Sestertius', Trier mint, 261 AD. Obv. IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS AVG. Jupiter to left, holding eagle in left and thunderbolt in right hand. Bastien p. 199, 289. AE. 18.34 g. 31.00 mm. R. Rare, Bastien lists just three specimens. Attractive portrait and lovely glossy deep olive green patina. Minor metal flaw on obverse, otherwise. VF/F. Comments.