What is RIC V Postumus 18?

RIC V Postumus 18 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 18.

How do you identify RIC V Postumus 18?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of a woman, radiate, facing front; on either side, bust of a man, radiate, facing central figure with the inscription AETERNITAS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 18?

RIC V Postumus 18 was struck in Gold, standard weight 414.45g, engraved.

Postumus Aureus — RIC V Postumus 18

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 18

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

414.45g

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

engraved

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

AETERNITAS AVG

Bust of a woman, radiate, facing front; on either side, bust of a man, radiate, facing central figure

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 18 is an aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Bust of a woman, radiate, facing front; on either side, bust of a man, radiate, facing central figure. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 414.45g.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 18?: RIC V Postumus 18 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 18.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 18?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of a woman, radiate, facing front; on either side, bust of a man, radiate, facing central figure with the inscription AETERNITAS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 18?: RIC V Postumus 18 was struck in Gold, standard weight 414.45g, engraved.