brooch; coin

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Object Type: brooch; coin
Museum number: 1980,0201.130.G
Denomination: aureus
Description: Gold brooch set with gold coin. (whole); Jugate laureate heads of Postumus and Hercules, right. (obverse); Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Postumus, jugate with bust of Victory holding wreath and palm. (reverse)
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Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 260-269
Production place: Minted in: Trier
Materials
Dimensions: Diameter: 28 millimetres
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Exhibition history: Exhibited: February 2003 - January 2018, Manchester Museum, Money Gallery LT Loan
Subjects: emperor/empress; classical deity
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Postumus; Representation of: Herakles/Hercules; Representation of: Nike/Victoria/Victory
Acquisition date: 1980
Acquisition notes: Jewellery catalogue published 1911
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1980,0201.130.G
Conservation

Free entry