How do you identify RIC V Postumus 272?

The obverse depicts Jugate bust of Postumus, laureate, cuirassed, right, and head of Hercules, laureate, right with the inscription POSTVMVS PIVS FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, running right, conquering Cretan bull with the inscription HERCVLI CRETENCI or HERCVLI CRETENSI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 272?

RIC V Postumus 272 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.75g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Postumus Aureus — RIC V Postumus 272

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 272

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.75g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

POSTVMVS PIVS FELIX AVG

Jugate bust of Postumus, laureate, cuirassed, right, and head of Hercules, laureate, right

Reverse

HERCVLI CRETENCI or HERCVLI CRETENSI

Hercules, running right, conquering Cretan bull

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 272 is an aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, running right, conquering Cretan bull. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.75g, 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 272?: RIC V Postumus 272 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 272.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 272?: The obverse depicts Jugate bust of Postumus, laureate, cuirassed, right, and head of Hercules, laureate, right with the inscription POSTVMVS PIVS FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, running right, conquering Cretan bull with the inscription HERCVLI CRETENCI or HERCVLI CRETENSI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 272?: RIC V Postumus 272 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.75g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.