What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 157?

RIC V Postumus 157 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.29g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Postumus Sestertius — RIC V Postumus 157

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 157

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

21.29g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

RESTITVTOR GALLIAR or RESTITVTOR GALLIAR SC

Postumus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding spear in right hand and raising kneeling woman with left hand; woman holding branch

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 157 is a sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Postumus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding spear in right hand and raising kneeling woman with left hand; woman holding branch. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 21.29g, 34mm 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 157?: RIC V Postumus 157 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 157.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 157?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Postumus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding spear in right hand and raising kneeling woman with left hand; woman holding branch with the inscription RESTITVTOR GALLIAR or RESTITVTOR GALLIAR SC. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 157?: RIC V Postumus 157 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.29g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.