Roman Sestertius Coins

Inv. No.: c143
Date: A.D. 259-268 (Hayes).
Weight: 21.31g
 
Obv.: Postumus, laureate, draped.
IMP.C.POSTVMVS P.F.AVG.

Rev.: Fides standing, holding two ensigns.
FIDES MILITVM

The reverse credits Fides with preserving public peace by keeping the soldiers true to their allegiance. The flattering reference to his soldiers’ loyalty did not prevent some of them, under the leadership of an officer, Lollianus, from assassinating Postumus and his son in 268.

Comparanda:
RIC, Postumus 124.