What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 277?

RIC V Postumus 277 was struck in Gold, standard weight 382.09g, engraved.

Postumus Aureus — RIC V Postumus 277

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 277

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Weight

382.09g

Portrait Type

cuirassed

Manufacturing

engraved

Obverse

POSTVMVS AVG

Three-quarter bust of Postumus, cuirassed

Reverse

INDVLG PIA POSTVMI AVG

Postumus, draped, seated left on curule chair; before him, kneeling suppliant

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 277 is an aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Postumus, draped, seated left on curule chair; before him, kneeling suppliant. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 382.09g.

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 277?: RIC V Postumus 277 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 277.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 277?: The obverse depicts Three-quarter bust of Postumus, cuirassed with the inscription POSTVMVS AVG. The reverse depicts Postumus, draped, seated left on curule chair; before him, kneeling suppliant with the inscription INDVLG PIA POSTVMI AVG. Portrait type: cuirassed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 277?: RIC V Postumus 277 was struck in Gold, standard weight 382.09g, engraved.