How do you identify RIC V Postumus 264?

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 Postumus, right, and Jupiter, right, holding thunderbolt with the inscription CONSERVATORI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Postumus Aureus — RIC V Postumus 264

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 264

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

POSTVMVS PIVS FELIX AVG

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

Reverse

CONSERVATORI AVG

Jugate busts of Postumus, right, and Jupiter, right, holding thunderbolt

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 264 is an aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Jugate busts of Postumus, right, and Jupiter, right, holding thunderbolt.

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 264?: RIC V Postumus 264 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 264.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 264?: 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 Postumus, right, and Jupiter, right, holding thunderbolt with the inscription CONSERVATORI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.