What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 260?

RIC V Postumus 260 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.04g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Postumus Aureus — RIC V Postumus 260

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 260

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.04g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

POSTVMVS PIVS FELIX AVG

Jugate busts of Postumus and Hercules, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

CLARITAS AVG

Jugate busts of Sol, radiate, draped, right, and Luna, with crescent in hair, draped, right, on crescent

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 260 is an aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Jugate busts of Sol, radiate, draped, right, and Luna, with crescent in hair, draped, right, on crescent. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.04g, 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 Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium (modern Cologne, Germany) was a Roman colony that operated a mint intermittently. Its coins are scarce and primarily date to the third century usurper periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Postumus 260?: RIC V Postumus 260 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 260.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 260?: The obverse depicts Jugate busts of Postumus and Hercules, laureate, draped, right with the inscription POSTVMVS PIVS FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Jugate busts of Sol, radiate, draped, right, and Luna, with crescent in hair, draped, right, on crescent with the inscription CLARITAS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 260?: RIC V Postumus 260 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.04g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.