What is RIC V Postumus 252?

RIC V Postumus 252 is a Bronze As of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 252.

Postumus As — RIC V Postumus 252

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 252

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Postumus, draped, cuirassed, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, treading down enemy

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 252 is an as of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Postumus, draped, cuirassed, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, treading down enemy.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head — the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 252?: RIC V Postumus 252 is a Bronze As of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 252.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 252?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Postumus, draped, cuirassed, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, treading down enemy with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.