What is RIC V Postumus 29?

RIC V Postumus 29 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 29.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 29?

RIC V Postumus 29 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.1g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Postumus Aureus — RIC V Postumus 29

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 29

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.1g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

MINER FAVTR

Minerva, helmeted, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 29 is an aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.1g, 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Postumus 29?: RIC V Postumus 29 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 29.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 29?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand with the inscription MINER FAVTR. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 29?: RIC V Postumus 29 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.1g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.