What is RIC V Postumus 1?

RIC V Postumus 1 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (259 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 1.

How do you identify RIC V Postumus 1?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Lion, radiate, walking left, holding thunderbolt in its mouth with the inscription P M TR P COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 1?

RIC V Postumus 1 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.32g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Postumus Aureus — RIC V Postumus 1

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 1

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

259 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.32g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

Bust of Postumus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

P M TR P COS P P

Lion, radiate, walking left, holding thunderbolt in its mouth

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 1 is an aureus of Postumus (259 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Lion, radiate, walking left, holding thunderbolt in its mouth. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.32g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Postumus 1?: RIC V Postumus 1 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (259 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 1.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Lion, radiate, walking left, holding thunderbolt in its mouth with the inscription P M TR P COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 1?: RIC V Postumus 1 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.32g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.