Roman Bronze Coin of Postumus (about 1,760-1,770 years ago)
This is a bronze coin featuring Postumus, a military commander who declared himself emperor of a breakaway "Gallic Empire" during a chaotic period of Roman history.
Coin Description:
Front side: Portrait of Emperor Postumus
Back side: Likely features Roman imperial symbolism or deities
Technical Details:
Bronze composition (AE)
Certified by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation)
Minted during 260-269 CE
Found in South Petherton (in modern England)
Historical Significance: Born in a remote outpost of the Empire to a family of common background, Postumus demonstrated exceptional military talent and rose swiftly through the ranks. He eventually came to command Roman forces "among the Celts"—a territory that encompassed what is now modern-day France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and England. Postumus rebelled against Rome and established his own empire in these western provinces, maintaining independence from Rome for nearly a decade. His coin circulation in South Petherton demonstrates the extent of his control over Britain during his rebellion, representing a fascinating period when the Roman Empire temporarily fractured into competing states.
This is a bronze coin featuring Postumus, a military commander who declared himself emperor of a breakaway "Gallic Empire" during a chaotic period of Roman history.
Coin Description:
Front side: Portrait of Emperor Postumus
Back side: Likely features Roman imperial symbolism or deities
Technical Details:
Bronze composition (AE)
Certified by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation)
Minted during 260-269 CE
Found in South Petherton (in modern England)
Historical Significance: Born in a remote outpost of the Empire to a family of common background, Postumus demonstrated exceptional military talent and rose swiftly through the ranks. He eventually came to command Roman forces "among the Celts"—a territory that encompassed what is now modern-day France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and England. Postumus rebelled against Rome and established his own empire in these western provinces, maintaining independence from Rome for nearly a decade. His coin circulation in South Petherton demonstrates the extent of his control over Britain during his rebellion, representing a fascinating period when the Roman Empire temporarily fractured into competing states.
This is a bronze coin featuring Postumus, a military commander who declared himself emperor of a breakaway "Gallic Empire" during a chaotic period of Roman history.
Coin Description:
Front side: Portrait of Emperor Postumus
Back side: Likely features Roman imperial symbolism or deities
Technical Details:
Bronze composition (AE)
Certified by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation)
Minted during 260-269 CE
Found in South Petherton (in modern England)
Historical Significance: Born in a remote outpost of the Empire to a family of common background, Postumus demonstrated exceptional military talent and rose swiftly through the ranks. He eventually came to command Roman forces "among the Celts"—a territory that encompassed what is now modern-day France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and England. Postumus rebelled against Rome and established his own empire in these western provinces, maintaining independence from Rome for nearly a decade. His coin circulation in South Petherton demonstrates the extent of his control over Britain during his rebellion, representing a fascinating period when the Roman Empire temporarily fractured into competing states.
