Postumus Sestertius — RIC V Postumus 150

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 150

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IM ASS LAT POSTVMVS P P AVG

Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

MINER FAVTR

Minerva, helmeted, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 150 is a sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield 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 150?: RIC V Postumus 150 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 150.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 150?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IM ASS LAT POSTVMVS P P AVG. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand with the inscription MINER FAVTR. Portrait type: radiate.