What is RIC V Postumus 10?

RIC V Postumus 10 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (264 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 10.

Postumus Aureus — RIC V Postumus 10

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 10

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

264 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

POSTVMVS PIVS AVG

Head of Postumus, laureate, right

Reverse

P M TR P VI COS III P P

Roma, draped, seated left by shield, clasping hand of Postumus; Postumus, standing right, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 10 is an aureus of Postumus (264 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Roma, draped, seated left by shield, clasping hand of Postumus; Postumus, standing right, holding sceptre.

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 10?: RIC V Postumus 10 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (264 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 10.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 10?: The obverse depicts Head of Postumus, laureate, right with the inscription POSTVMVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, draped, seated left by shield, clasping hand of Postumus; Postumus, standing right, holding sceptre with the inscription P M TR P VI COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.