What is RIC V Postumus 13?

RIC V Postumus 13 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (265 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 13.

Postumus Aureus — RIC V Postumus 13

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 13

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

265 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

POSTVMVS PIVS AVG

Head of Postumus, laureate, right

Reverse

P M TR P VII COS III P P

Postumus, veiled, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar; to left, Mercury, standing front, head left, holding purse and caduceus

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 13 is an aureus of Postumus (265 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Postumus, veiled, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar; to left, Mercury, standing front, head left, holding purse and caduceus.

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 13?: RIC V Postumus 13 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (265 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 13.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 13?: The obverse depicts Head of Postumus, laureate, right with the inscription POSTVMVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Postumus, veiled, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar; to left, Mercury, standing front, head left, holding purse and caduceus with the inscription P M TR P VII COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.