What is RIC V Postumus 188?

RIC V Postumus 188 is a Bronze Dupondius of Postumus (260 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 188.

How do you identify RIC V Postumus 188?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Postumus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription P M TR P COS II P P or P M TR P COS II P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 188?

RIC V Postumus 188 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.46g, diameter 29mm, die axis 9 h, struck.

Postumus Dupondius — RIC V Postumus 188

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 188

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

260 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.46g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

9 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

P M TR P COS II P P or P M TR P COS II P P S C

Postumus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 188 is a dupondius of Postumus (260 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Postumus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.46g, 29mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 188?: RIC V Postumus 188 is a Bronze Dupondius of Postumus (260 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 188.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 188?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Postumus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription P M TR P COS II P P or P M TR P COS II P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 188?: RIC V Postumus 188 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.46g, diameter 29mm, die axis 9 h, struck.