[Image] [Image][Image][Image][Image][Image][Image][Image] Postumus. 259-268 AD. AE, Bronze Sestertius. Cologne mint. Virtus with spear and shield. RIC V pt. 2, 180; Bastien 52; Cohen 423. Good Fine, dark brown patina. $150.00. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Item # 64030 Roman Imperial: Currently 90 USD First Bid 90 USD DescriptionQuantity 1 # of Bids 0 (bid history) Time Left 11 hours, 34 mins + Location Started Mon, 13 Aug, 2001 Country USA 18:00:00 Ends Wed, 29 Aug, 2001 (mail this auction to a friend) Bid 11:01:00 Seller (ask CNG a question) High bid Payment Shipping This is an electronic auction conducted by Classical Numismatic Group, Inc (CNG). Bidding in this sale constitutes acceptance of the following terms. All lots purchased are subject to a 10% Buyer's fee which will be added to the closing price. All coins are guaranteed genuine. Attribution, date, condition, and other descriptions are the opinion of the cataloguer, and no warranty is expressed or implied. Please note that an auction sale is not an approval sale. Click HERE to read the full version of our terms. Currency is USD (U.S. Dollar) unless otherwise noted. Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Postumus. 259-268 AD. Æ Sestertius (27.85 gm). Struck Click for Larger Image 261 AD. Cologne mint. IMP C POSTV-MVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / [VI]RT-VS AVG, S-C [Image] across field, Virtus standing right, holding spear and shield. RIC V pt. 2, 180; Bastien 52; Cohen 423. Near VF, dark brown patina, minor porosity. Estimate $150. Item closed without a bid. Online auction 36 closed August 27, 2001. Used by permission of CNG, www.historicalcoins.com