Bronze Double-Denarius - Ancient Rome, c. 259-268 AD. Ruler: Postumus.
Obv: Radiate Bust of Emperor, right.
Rev: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding branch and scepter.
(20 mm, 2.55 gm)
Marcus Cassianius Latinius Postumus was a western Roman emperor of provincial origin. He usurped power from Gallienus and assumed the title and powers of emperor in the western provinces of Gaul, Germania, Britannia and Hispania, thereby founding what scholars have dubbed the Gallic Empire.
He ruled for the better part of ten years before he was murdered by his own troops.
