Postumus Roman Silver Antoninianus (AD 260-269) NGC

Own a certified Roman Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (AD 260–269), authenticated and slabbed by NGC. This historic coin comes from the dramatic era of the breakaway Gallic Empire during Rome’s Third Century Crisis.

Of humble origins, Postumus rose quickly through the military ranks and eventually commanded Roman forces "among the Celts" — covering modern-day France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Britain. In 260 AD, following chaos within the Roman Empire, his loyal soldiers proclaimed him emperor of the Gallic Empire, a short-lived but resilient state that broke away from Roman central authority.

Postumus proved to be a strong and capable ruler. He successfully defended the Gallic territories from both internal revolts and external threats like Germanic invasions. His reign brought a brief period of order and stability to the region while the official Roman Empire struggled with multiple emperors and civil wars.

Antoninianii issued under Postumus typically feature his radiate-crowned bust on the obverse, symbolizing imperial status, and reverses celebrating military victories, the army’s loyalty, and the defense of Roman civilization.

Certified by NGC, this Silver Antoninianus offers collectors a tangible link to one of Rome’s most fascinating "empires within an empire." It is an excellent piece for those interested in the Crisis of the Third Century, breakaway states, or resilient military emperors who carved their names into history.