How do you identify RIC V Postumus 198?

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 Trophy, flanked by two captives with the inscription GERMANICVS MAX V. Portrait type: radiate.

Postumus Dupondius — RIC V Postumus 198

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 198

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Dupondius

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

Reverse

GERMANICVS MAX V

Trophy, flanked by two captives

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 198 is a dupondius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Trophy, flanked by two captives.

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 198?: RIC V Postumus 198 is a Bronze Dupondius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 198.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 198?: 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 Trophy, flanked by two captives with the inscription GERMANICVS MAX V. Portrait type: radiate.