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Lot 108. Aureolus Antoninianus, Asculapius reverse

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Aureolus Antoninianus, Asculapius reverse

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Bidding closed (Sunday, November 18th, 19:54:00 CET)
Current time: Sunday, November 24th, 21:05:18 CET

Price realised: CHF 220.00 (10 bids)
Approx. EUR 236.32 / USD 246.20 / GBP 196.48

High bidder: Bidder 3

eAuction #10, Lot 108. Estimate: CHF 100.00

Aureolus (268 AD). In the name of Postumus. AE Antoninianus (17-18 mm, 2.64 g), Mediolanum (Milano).
Obv. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. SALVS AVG, Aesculapius standing front, head left, leaning on serpent-entwined staff.
Ex. P.
Cunetio 2496.

Extremely fine.

Aureolus was a cavalry general who revolted against Gallienus and declared himself ally of Postumus. After he captured the Mediolanum mint, he started issuing coins in the name of his chosen protector, but Postumus decided not to support him. After the death of Gallienus, Aureolus was soon overcome and put to death by Claudius II.



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