How do you identify RIC V Postumus 172?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS PIVS F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at foot, captive with the inscription VICTORIA AVG or VICTORIA AVG SC. Portrait type: laureate.

Postumus Sestertius — RIC V Postumus 172

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 172

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS PIVS F AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG or VICTORIA AVG SC

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at foot, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 172 is a sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at foot, 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 172?: RIC V Postumus 172 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 172.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 172?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS PIVS F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at foot, captive with the inscription VICTORIA AVG or VICTORIA AVG SC. Portrait type: laureate.