GordianAppreciator101 Posted May 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 26, 2022 It is widely known that, while Imperial Rome had its fair share of strong Bearded Emperors, many of the most renowned ones didn't sport facial hair. For the Gallic Empire though, that's a full 4/4 "legitimate" Emperors each sporting a distinctive beard and hairstyle that makes modern collectors' identification life easier even if the materials make the process tough on conservation. While I am myself a Gordian collector (who eventually grows a beard), I have grown to appreciate the detail every Gallic Emperor and wannabe put into their own hair. From Postumus' lush beard that covers his whole neck to Victorinus' backwards combed hair, matching his shorter beard and even Domitian II's amicable looking face, all three partake in what I've denominated "The Gallic Game". Each Emperor leaves a bearded legacy on portraits on coins and while their hair is long gone, their engraving remains in our memories and collections Join me on the Gallic Game and share your favourite Breakaway Beard in this thread! Below is mine: Victorinus 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted May 26, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 26, 2022 Nice beard! Postumus, Antoninianus, Postumus, Antoninianus, 260-269, Trier, Billon 21MM Obverse- Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG Reverse- Serapis standing left, raising hand & holding sceptre; prow at his feet to left SERAPI COMITI AVG RIC-329 Trier mint (AD 267) 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Posted May 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 26, 2022 Not in as good condition as yours, but here is my Victorinus: Victorinus Antoninianus (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.68 g), Treveri, late 269. IMP C PIAV VICTORINVS P F AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Victorinus to right. Rev. FIDES MILITVM Fides standing front, head to left, holding two signa. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 27, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 27, 2022 Postumus: My flan may be ragged, but my beard is SHARP 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegandron Posted May 27, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 27, 2022 RI Marius 269 Gallic Usurper BI Ant CONCORD MILIT Clasped Hands 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted May 27, 2022 · Patron Share Posted May 27, 2022 This thread needs a Tetricus! Tetricus I, AD 271-274 Roman billon antoninianus, 2.74 g, 20.1 mm, 4h Mainz or Trier, AD 273-274 Obv: IMP TETRICVS P F AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right Rev: HILARITAS AVGG, Hilaritas standing left, holding long palm and cornucopiae Refs: RIC 80; Cohen 54; RCV 11237. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrachyEnjoyer Posted May 27, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Alegandron said: RI Marius 269 Gallic Usurper BI Ant CONCORD MILIT Clasped Hands LOL! Great type 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted May 27, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 27, 2022 Postumus:- Marius - Looks like he is keeping the chin hair free Victorinus Tetricus 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordianAppreciator101 Posted May 27, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 6 minutes ago, maridvnvm said: Postumus:- Marius - Looks like he is keeping the chin hair free Victorinus Tetricus Great coins! I have two Hilaritas Avgg of Tetricus and one I swear could be a die match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhevae Posted May 27, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) Postumus... ...the Trier way... ... the Cologne way ... ... and finally the Milan way! Victorinus And finally Tetricus Would anyone have a Laelianus to share ?! 🤠 Edited May 27, 2022 by Lhevae 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted May 27, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Lhevae said: Would anyone have a Laelianus to share ?! 🤠 Nope, but I do have a small collection of beardy break-away Postumus coins to contribute: Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninianus, mid–end 260 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS. P. F. AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: SALVS PROVINCIARVM; river god reclining l., head horned, r. hand resting on knee, and holding pitcher and anchor in l. hand; to rear, l., forepart of boat. 23mm, 3.15g. Ref: Mairat 14; RIC V Postumus 87. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninianus, mid–end 260 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS.P.F.AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: HERC DEVSONIENSI; Hercules stg. r., with r. hand leaning on club, and holding bow in l. hand and lion’s skin over I. arm. 23 mm, 3.57g. Ref: Mairat 15; RIC V Postumus 64. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, BI antoninianus, 260–261 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: VICTORIA AVG; Victory running l., holding wreath in r. hand and palm against l. shoulder in l. hand, kicking bound and std. captive to l., with r. foot. 21mm, 3.76g. Ref: Mairat 19/106; RIC V Postumus 89. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninianus, 261 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: HERC DEVSONIENSI; Hercules stg. r., with r. hand leaning on club, and holding bow in l. hand and lion’s skin over I. arm. 24 mm, 3.44g. Ref: Mairat 100; RIC V Postumus 64. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninianus, 261 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: P M TR P COS II P P; emperor helmeted, standing l., holding globe in r. hand and long spear (points up) in l. hand. 24.5mm, 2.94g. Ref: Mairat 108/109; RIC V Postumus 54. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninianus, 262–263 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: MINER FAVTR; Minerva running l., holding branch in r. hand and long transverse spear (points up) and shield in I. hand. Mairat 235; RIC V Postumus 74. 22mm, 3.08g. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninianus, 262–263 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: IOVI PROPVGNATORI; Jupiter, walking l., holding thunderbolt in r. hand and eagle in l. hand. 22mm, 4.07g. Ref: Mairat 237; RIC V Postumus 72. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninianus, 262–263 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: NEPTUNO REDUCI; Neptune stg. l., holding small dolphin in r. hand and vertical trident in l. hand, at feet, to l., prow of ship. 23 mm, 3.64g. Ref: Mairat 243; RIC V Postumus 76. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninian, 262–266 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS. P. F. AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: MONETA AVG; Moneta, draped, standing l., holding scales in r. hand and cornucopiae in l. hand. 23mm, 2.96g. Ref: Mairat 246/320; RIC V Postumus 75/315. Postumus, Gallic-Roman Empire, AR antoninianus, 262–263 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: HERC PACIFERO; Hercules, standing l., holding olive-branch, club, and lion's skin. 22mm, 2.74g. Ref: Mairat 248–250; RIC V Postumus 67. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninian, 263 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: P M TR P IIII COS III P P; Mars, walking r., holding spear in r. hand and trophy in l. hand. 21mm, 2.84g. Ref: Mairat 255; RIC V Postumus 57. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninian, 263–266 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas, draped, standing l., holding caduceus in r. hand and cornucopiae in l. hand. 23mm, 2.71g. Ref: Mairat 265/317.; RIC V Postumus 58. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninian, 266–7 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: DIANAE LVCIFERAE; Diana walking r., quiver in the back, holding long-handled lighted torch in both hands. 20mm, 2.77g. Ref: Mairat 334. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninian, 266–7 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: SALVS AVG; Aesculapius stg. r., head l., with r. hand leaning on serpent-staff which rests on the ground; at feet, r., globe.. 21mm, 3.12g. Ref: Mairat 348. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninian, 266–267 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, Rev: SAECVLI FELICITAS; Postumus, draped, cuirassed, standing r., holding spear in r. hand and globe in l. hand. 21mm, 4.31g. Ref: Mairat 365; RIC V Postumus 83/325. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninian, 266–267 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: SERAPI COMITI; Serapis standing l., raising arm and holding sceptre. 20mm, 3.52g. Mairat 364, RIC V Postumus 329. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninian, 268–269 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: PAX AVG; Pax standing l., holding olive-branch and transverse sceptre; in field l., P. 21mm, 3.97g. Mairat 466–7; RIC V Postumus 318. Edited May 27, 2022 by Ursus 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted May 27, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 27, 2022 Nice beards so far Postumus : Marius : Victorinus : Tetricus : Q 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordianAppreciator101 Posted May 27, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, Qcumbor said: Nice beards so far Postumus : Marius : Victorinus : Tetricus : Q That's actually a really nice round-chinned Marius! So good! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhevae Posted May 27, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 27, 2022 And a very elegant Victoria on that Marius! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted May 27, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 27, 2022 MARIUS. Romano-Gallic Emperor, 269 AD. Obverse..IMP CM AVR MARIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse..VICTORIA AVG, Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC#17...Mint Trier? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Alexander Posted May 30, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 30, 2022 Postumus: Aureolus was a bit offended by that beard so he shrunk it and tidied it on some on his coins: Marius (not much there!!): Victorinus: Tetricus: Tetricus actually does a bit better beardwise on this unusual imitation: 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc9 Posted May 30, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 5/27/2022 at 6:04 AM, Lhevae said: Postumus... ...the Trier way... ... the Cologne way ... ... and finally the Milan way! Victorinus And finally Tetricus Would anyone have a Laelianus to share ?! 🤠 Your 3rd coin is for Aureolus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhevae Posted May 30, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 5/30/2022 at 2:31 AM, mc9 said: Your 3rd coin is for Aureolus. Indeed! Struck by Aureolus for Postumus in Milan. Nonetheless, the portrait is still of Postumus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegandron Posted May 30, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 30, 2022 RI Postumus struck by Aureolus 268 CE Revolt of Milan Concordia POSTUMUSRI Postumus 259-268 CE Antoninianus Cologne Oriens ex tif 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc9 Posted May 31, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 31, 2022 Postumus Aureolus Laelianus Marius Tetricus I and Tetricus II 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordianAppreciator101 Posted May 31, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 hours ago, mc9 said: Postumus Aureolus Laelianus Marius Tetricus I and Tetricus II You own a Laelianus? That's nice. One step closer to the full Gallic Collection. If only we knew where all coins of Domitian II went... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegandron Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2022 LAELIANUS RI Laelianus CE 269 AE Ant 19mm 3.4g Moguntiacum mint Radiate cuirassed Victory RIC Vb 9 p373 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2022 🤑 Q 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Alexander Posted June 1, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 1, 2022 Hey @Alegandron, it's not a die match, but I think my Marius reverse must surely have been engraved by the same guy as your Laelianus reverse! (Probably the closest I'll ever get to a Laelianus!) 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordianAppreciator101 Posted June 1, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Severus Alexander said: Hey @Alegandron, it's not a die match, but I think my Marius reverse must surely have been engraved by the same guy as your Laelianus reverse! (Probably the closest I'll ever get to a Laelianus!) Given the short ammount of time from one to the other, I'd say it is very possible. It's an interesting thought, going from minting for a usurper to minting for the emperor in a month, then a month passes and that emperor is no more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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