How do you identify RIC V Postumus 145?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, helmeted, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS POSTVMI 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: helmeted.

Postumus Sestertius — RIC V Postumus 145

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 145

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

helmeted

Obverse

VIRTVS POSTVMI AVG

Bust of Postumus, helmeted, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

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 145 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.

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 145?: RIC V Postumus 145 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 145.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 145?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, helmeted, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS POSTVMI 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: helmeted.