What is RIC V Postumus 24?

RIC V Postumus 24 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 24.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 24?

RIC V Postumus 24 was struck in Gold, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Postumus Aureus — RIC V Postumus 24

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 24

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

POSTVMVS AVG

Bust of Postumus, helmeted, cuirassed, left

Reverse

HERCVLI INVICTO

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

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 24 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.

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 24?: RIC V Postumus 24 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 24.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 24?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, helmeted, cuirassed, left with the inscription POSTVMVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, strangling Nemean lion; sometimes at foot, club or globe with the inscription HERCVLI INVICTO. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 24?: RIC V Postumus 24 was struck in Gold, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.