Postumus Sestertius — RIC V Postumus 177

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 177

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

VICTORIA GERMANICA SC

Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 177 is a sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm 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 177?: RIC V Postumus 177 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 177.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 177?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA GERMANICA SC. Portrait type: radiate.