How do you identify RIC V Postumus 284?

The obverse depicts Jugate heads of Postumus and Hercules, laureate, right with the inscription POSTVMVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aesculapius, standing front, head left, leaning on staff with serpent entwined with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Postumus Quinarius Aureus — RIC V Postumus 284

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 284

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Quinarius Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

POSTVMVS AVG

Jugate heads of Postumus and Hercules, laureate, right

Reverse

SALVS AVG

Aesculapius, standing front, head left, leaning on staff with serpent entwined

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 284 is a quinarius aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Aesculapius, standing front, head left, leaning on staff with serpent entwined.

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 284?: RIC V Postumus 284 is a Gold Quinarius Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 284.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 284?: The obverse depicts Jugate heads of Postumus and Hercules, laureate, right with the inscription POSTVMVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aesculapius, standing front, head left, leaning on staff with serpent entwined with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.