Postumus Dupondius — RIC V Postumus 204

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 204

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

Reverse

HERC PACIFERO

Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand club and lion's skin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 204 is a dupondius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand club and lion's skin in left hand.

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 204?: RIC V Postumus 204 is a Bronze Dupondius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 204.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 204?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand club and lion's skin in left hand with the inscription HERC PACIFERO. Portrait type: radiate.