What is RIC V Postumus 23?

RIC V Postumus 23 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 23.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 23?

RIC V Postumus 23 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.96g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Postumus Aureus — RIC V Postumus 23

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 23

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.96g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

HERCVLI INVICTO

Hercules, standing left, strangling Nemean lion; sometimes at foot, club or globe

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 23 is an aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, strangling Nemean lion; sometimes at foot, club or globe. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.96g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 23?: RIC V Postumus 23 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 23.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 23?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, strangling Nemean lion; sometimes at foot, club or globe with the inscription HERCVLI INVICTO. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 23?: RIC V Postumus 23 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.96g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.