Aureolus (AD 267–268) Rome BI Double-Denarius for Postumus NGC VF

Aureolus — Revolt in the Name of Postumus

This billon double-denarius belongs to the revolt of Aureolus and was issued in the name of the Gallic emperor Postumus.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Aureolus; coinage in the name of Postumus
• Reign and issue period: AD 267–268
• Empire/region: Roman Empire; revolt centered at Mediolanum
• Denomination: Double-denarius (antoninianus)
• Metal: BI (billon; silver-alloy coinage)
• NGC grade: VF — Very Fine
• Sheldon scale equivalent: 20–25
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

Aureolus — Cavalry Commander and Rebel

Aureolus was a senior cavalry commander under Gallienus before rebelling in northern Italy. He aligned himself with Postumus, ruler of the breakaway Gallic Empire, while holding the strategic city of Mediolanum.

Gallienus besieged the rebel but was assassinated during the campaign. Aureolus then surrendered to Claudius II and was killed, ending the short-lived revolt.

What This Coin Tells Us

The radiate antoninianus was the dominant billon denomination of the third century. Issues connected with Aureolus invoked Postumus even though the Gallic emperor did not personally take control of Italy.

The coinage records how a rebel commander used another emperor’s name to legitimize his position. It is a tangible witness to the fragmented authority of the third-century crisis.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one billon double-denarius issued for Aureolus in the name of Postumus in an NGC Ancients holder with the stated grade. A specific mint, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.