How do you identify RIC V Postumus 179?

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 Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG or VIRTVS AVG SC. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 179?

RIC V Postumus 179 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 20.24g, diameter 32mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

Postumus Sestertius — RIC V Postumus 179

Obverse

Reverse

Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 179

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

20.24g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

10 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

VIRTVS AVG or VIRTVS AVG SC

Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 179 is a sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 20.24g, 32mm 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 179?: RIC V Postumus 179 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 179.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 179?: 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 Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG or VIRTVS AVG SC. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 179?: RIC V Postumus 179 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 20.24g, diameter 32mm, die axis 10 h, struck.