How do you identify RIC V Postumus 207?

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 Galley, sometimes with mast and sail, left or right, with four or five rowers with the inscription LAETITIA AVG or LAETITIA AVG SC. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 207?

RIC V Postumus 207 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.57g, diameter 30mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Postumus Dupondius — RIC V Postumus 207

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 207

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

14.57g

Diameter

30mm

Die Axis

12 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

LAETITIA AVG or LAETITIA AVG SC

Galley, sometimes with mast and sail, left or right, with four or five rowers

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 207 is a dupondius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Galley, sometimes with mast and sail, left or right, with four or five rowers. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 14.57g, 30mm 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 207?: RIC V Postumus 207 is a Bronze Dupondius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 207.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 207?: 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 Galley, sometimes with mast and sail, left or right, with four or five rowers with the inscription LAETITIA AVG or LAETITIA AVG SC. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 207?: RIC V Postumus 207 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.57g, diameter 30mm, die axis 12 h, struck.