What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 268?

RIC V Postumus 268 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.9g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Postumus Aureus — RIC V Postumus 268

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 268

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.9g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

POSTVMVS AVG

Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, left, holding lion's skin and club

Reverse

FELICITAS AVG

Jugate busts of Victory, draped, right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, and Felicitas, draped, right, holding olive-branch

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 268 is an aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Jugate busts of Victory, draped, right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, and Felicitas, draped, right, holding olive-branch. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.9g, 20mm 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 268?: RIC V Postumus 268 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 268.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 268?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, left, holding lion's skin and club with the inscription POSTVMVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jugate busts of Victory, draped, right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, and Felicitas, draped, right, holding olive-branch with the inscription FELICITAS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 268?: RIC V Postumus 268 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.9g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.