How do you identify RIC V Postumus 289?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription IMP X COS V. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 289?

RIC V Postumus 289 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.97g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Postumus Antoninianus — RIC V Postumus 289

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 289

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

268 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.97g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IMP X COS V

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 289 is an antoninianus of Postumus (268 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.97g, 21mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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 289?: RIC V Postumus 289 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (268 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 289.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 289?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription IMP X COS V. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 289?: RIC V Postumus 289 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.97g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.