Postumus Hercules Becker Imitation Æ Medallion Roman Empire Bronze Coin Aged with Green Patina Museum Reproduction CRM0011

Postumus was an incredibly skilled general and administrator. Rebelling against Gallienus, Postumus succeeded in uniting Gaul, Spain, and Britain into what was essentially an empire within an empire. Enjoying tremendous military success against the Germans, he kept his Gallic Empire secure and prosperous. In 268 A.D., he quickly destroyed the forces of the usurper Laelianus, but his refusal to allow his forces to sack Moguntiacum (Mainz, Germany) led to his assassination by disgruntled troops.

DESIGN:
Obverse side
Jugate busts of Postumus and Hercules
Legend:
IMP C M CAS LATI POSTVMVS PF AVG

Reverse side
Emperor sacrificing, Hercules with club and attendant with bull for sacrifice
Legend:
HERCVLI COMITI COS III

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