What is RIC V Postumus 108?

RIC V Postumus 108 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (260 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 108.

Postumus Sestertius, Postumus reverse (RIC V 108)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 108

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

260 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

helmeted

Obverse

VIRTVS POSTVMI AVG

Bust of Postumus, helmeted, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right or left

Reverse

P M TR P COS II P P or P M TR P COS II P P S C

Postumus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 108 is a sestertius of Postumus (260 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Postumus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 108?: RIC V Postumus 108 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (260 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 108.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 108?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, helmeted, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right or left with the inscription VIRTVS POSTVMI AVG. The reverse depicts Postumus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription P M TR P COS II P P or P M TR P COS II P P S C. Portrait type: helmeted.

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Postumus Sestertius, Postumus reverse