How do you identify RIC V Postumus 193?

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 Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS AVG or FELICITAS AVG SC. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 193?

RIC V Postumus 193 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.63g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Postumus Dupondius — RIC V Postumus 193

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 193

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.63g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

7 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

FELICITAS AVG or FELICITAS AVG SC

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 193 is a dupondius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.63g, 28mm 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 193?: RIC V Postumus 193 is a Bronze Dupondius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 193.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 193?: 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 Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS AVG or FELICITAS AVG SC. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 193?: RIC V Postumus 193 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.63g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.