Postumus, The Soldier-Emperor — NGC-Certified AE Antoninianus”
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The coins shown are representative examples of the grade and type, but not the actual specimens for sale. For details on NGC’s grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.
This is an authentic AE Antoninianus of Postumus (AD 260–269), the breakaway emperor who carved out the Gallic Empire during one of Rome’s darkest hours. Certified and encapsulated by NGC, this coin delivers guaranteed authenticity and a preserved fragment of a forgotten empire.
Struck nearly 1,750 years ago in the mints of Gaul, these coins were issued during Postumus’ dramatic rise as the defender of the western provinces—protecting Gaul, Britain, and Spain from Germanic invasions while Rome itself spiraled into the chaos of the 3rd-century crisis. His portrait, rugged and bearded, reflects his status as a soldier-emperor and a ruler made by the loyalty of the legions.
Each NGC-graded example displays its own unique combination of patina, tone, and detail, with reverse types celebrating themes such as victory, military loyalty, prosperity, or divine favor. Regardless of the specific design, every coin stands as a testament to a turbulent chapter in Roman history—when an entire breakaway empire rose to defend the West while Rome struggled to survive.
This is a powerful, affordable imperial artifact perfect for new collectors of the 3rd-century crisis or anyone seeking a tangible connection to one of Rome’s boldest usurpers.
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The coins shown are representative examples of the grade and type, but not the actual specimens for sale. For details on NGC’s grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.
This is an authentic AE Antoninianus of Postumus (AD 260–269), the breakaway emperor who carved out the Gallic Empire during one of Rome’s darkest hours. Certified and encapsulated by NGC, this coin delivers guaranteed authenticity and a preserved fragment of a forgotten empire.
Struck nearly 1,750 years ago in the mints of Gaul, these coins were issued during Postumus’ dramatic rise as the defender of the western provinces—protecting Gaul, Britain, and Spain from Germanic invasions while Rome itself spiraled into the chaos of the 3rd-century crisis. His portrait, rugged and bearded, reflects his status as a soldier-emperor and a ruler made by the loyalty of the legions.
Each NGC-graded example displays its own unique combination of patina, tone, and detail, with reverse types celebrating themes such as victory, military loyalty, prosperity, or divine favor. Regardless of the specific design, every coin stands as a testament to a turbulent chapter in Roman history—when an entire breakaway empire rose to defend the West while Rome struggled to survive.
This is a powerful, affordable imperial artifact perfect for new collectors of the 3rd-century crisis or anyone seeking a tangible connection to one of Rome’s boldest usurpers.
