Belt of Hippolyta, 268 A.D.
Belt of Hippolyta, 268 A.D.

Silver antoninianus of Postumus, Cologne, 268 A.D.
 
IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus r.
HERCVLI INVICTO; Hercules, naked, standing l., holding in l. hand club and belt; around the l. arm, lion skin; at his feet, lies the Amazon queen Hippolyte, without her belt, with a bare breast.
 
RIC 348; Elmer 511; Schulte 143
 
Picture credit: Paul-Francis Jacquier (Auction 42), 16.9.20161, lot 585

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