Ancient Roman Pendant with Roman coin Emperor Postumus 'to the Victory of the Emperor'
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Coins, symbols of power, struck in metal. From Emperors to Kings, rulers struck their image and ideals into coins, turning currency into one of history’s most enduring propaganda tools. These small objects passed daily through the hands of ordinary people, spreading messages of authority with every exchange.
Modern custom-made silver pendant with authentic ancient Roman coin. The coin may be removed from the pendant frame if preferred.
Coin: Postumus, billon Antoninianus, struck 260-261 AD, Lyons mint.
Pendant: modern custom-made silver setting.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVG, Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm, captive at foot.
Diameter pendant: ± 24,2 mm
RIC 89, RSC 377; Sear 10996.
Condition: very fine condition, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
VICTORIA (winged Victory), personification of victory. Victoria was especially worshipped by the army and a major part of Roman society. Many temples were erected in her honour, including one on the Palatine Hill which would house the spoils of war from Roman victories. She was, to the Romans, a symbol of victory over death, ultimately determining who would be successful during war.
VICTORIA AVG (Victoria Augusti): To the Victory of the Emperor.
POSTUMUS was a Roman military commander of Batavian origin during the Crisis of the Third Century, a tumultuous period marked by political instability, economic turmoil, and military challenges within the Roman Empire.. He set himself up as an independent Emperor of the splinter state, known as the Gallic Empire.
After seizing control of Gaul in 260 AD, he established his capital in the city of Augusta Treverorum (modern-day Trier, Germany). He was able to maintain a relatively stable rule and successfully defended his territory against various invasions, particularly from Germanic tribes and Gallienus' attempts to recover Gaul, Britain and Spain.
He ruled Gaul, Germania, Britannia and Hispania for almost 10 years before he was killed in a mutiny by his own troops. This resulted in a period of instability before the Gallic Empire eventually fell back under Roman control during the reign of Aurelian in the 270s AD.
Postumus' coinage has been of particular interest to numismatists, in light of the high quality and relative abundance of his coin issues. His ‘Labours of Hercules’ series is particularly renowned.
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note, keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Coins, symbols of power, struck in metal. From Emperors to Kings, rulers struck their image and ideals into coins, turning currency into one of history’s most enduring propaganda tools. These small objects passed daily through the hands of ordinary people, spreading messages of authority with every exchange.
Modern custom-made silver pendant with authentic ancient Roman coin. The coin may be removed from the pendant frame if preferred.
Coin: Postumus, billon Antoninianus, struck 260-261 AD, Lyons mint.
Pendant: modern custom-made silver setting.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVG, Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm, captive at foot.
Diameter pendant: ± 24,2 mm
RIC 89, RSC 377; Sear 10996.
Condition: very fine condition, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
VICTORIA (winged Victory), personification of victory. Victoria was especially worshipped by the army and a major part of Roman society. Many temples were erected in her honour, including one on the Palatine Hill which would house the spoils of war from Roman victories. She was, to the Romans, a symbol of victory over death, ultimately determining who would be successful during war.
VICTORIA AVG (Victoria Augusti): To the Victory of the Emperor.
POSTUMUS was a Roman military commander of Batavian origin during the Crisis of the Third Century, a tumultuous period marked by political instability, economic turmoil, and military challenges within the Roman Empire.. He set himself up as an independent Emperor of the splinter state, known as the Gallic Empire.
After seizing control of Gaul in 260 AD, he established his capital in the city of Augusta Treverorum (modern-day Trier, Germany). He was able to maintain a relatively stable rule and successfully defended his territory against various invasions, particularly from Germanic tribes and Gallienus' attempts to recover Gaul, Britain and Spain.
He ruled Gaul, Germania, Britannia and Hispania for almost 10 years before he was killed in a mutiny by his own troops. This resulted in a period of instability before the Gallic Empire eventually fell back under Roman control during the reign of Aurelian in the 270s AD.
Postumus' coinage has been of particular interest to numismatists, in light of the high quality and relative abundance of his coin issues. His ‘Labours of Hercules’ series is particularly renowned.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note, keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
260-261 AD (coin)
Name of object
Pendant with Roman coin Emperor Postumus 'to the Victory of the Emperor'
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
