Postumus Sestertius — RIC V Postumus 166

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 166

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

VICTORI AVG SC or VICTORIA AVG SC or VICTORIAE AVG SC or VICTORI AVG or VICTORIA AVG or VICTORIAE AVG

Two Victories, winged, draped, attaching shield to a palm tree; on either side, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 166 is a sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, attaching shield to a palm tree; on either side, captive.

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 166?: RIC V Postumus 166 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 166.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 166?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, attaching shield to a palm tree; on either side, captive with the inscription VICTORI AVG SC or VICTORIA AVG SC or VICTORIAE AVG SC or VICTORI AVG or VICTORIA AVG or VICTORIAE AVG. Portrait type: radiate.