What is RIC V Postumus 112?

RIC V Postumus 112 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (261 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 112.

How do you identify RIC V Postumus 112?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription P M TR P COS III P P. Portrait type: radiate.

Postumus Sestertius — RIC V Postumus 112

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 112

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

261 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG

Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

P M TR P COS III P P

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 112 is a sestertius of Postumus (261 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy 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 112?: RIC V Postumus 112 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (261 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 112.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 112?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription P M TR P COS III P P. Portrait type: radiate.