How do you identify RIC V Postumus 144?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Galley, left or right, with three or four rowers and steersmen with the inscription LAETITIA AVG or LAETITIA AVG SC. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 144?

RIC V Postumus 144 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.45g, diameter 31mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Postumus Sestertius — RIC V Postumus 144

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 144

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

15.45g

Diameter

31mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

LAETITIA AVG or LAETITIA AVG SC

Galley, left or right, with three or four rowers and steersmen

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 144 is a sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Galley, left or right, with three or four rowers and steersmen. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 15.45g, 31mm diameter.

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 144?: RIC V Postumus 144 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 144.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 144?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Galley, left or right, with three or four rowers and steersmen with the inscription LAETITIA AVG or LAETITIA AVG SC. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 144?: RIC V Postumus 144 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.45g, diameter 31mm, die axis 7 h, struck.