Postumus Sestertius — RIC V Postumus 151

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 151

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG

Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

MONETA AVG or MONITA AVG

Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 151 is a sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae 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 151?: RIC V Postumus 151 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 151.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 151?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription MONETA AVG or MONITA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.