Postumus represents himself as the restorer of…

Postumus represents himself as the restorer of Gaul on some of his coins, a title he earns after successfully defending Gaul against the Germans.

The coins issued by Postumus are of better workmanship and higher precious metal content than coins issued by Gallienus, who in 263 launches a campaign to defeat him, but, after initial success against the usurper, is seriously wounded and must thus return home.