How do you identify RIC V Postumus 124?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITVM or FIDES MILITVM SC. Portrait type: laureate.

Postumus Sestertius — RIC V Postumus 124

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 124

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM or FIDES MILITVM SC

Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 124 is a sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns.

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 124?: RIC V Postumus 124 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 124.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 124?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITVM or FIDES MILITVM SC. Portrait type: laureate.