Postumus Antoninianus — RIC V Postumus 299

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 299

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

DIANAE LVCIFERAE or DIANAE LVCIFERE

Diana, draped, walking right, holding torch in right hand and quiver on left shoulder; sometimes before her, stag

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 299 is an antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, walking right, holding torch in right hand and quiver on left shoulder; sometimes before her, stag.

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 299?: RIC V Postumus 299 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 299.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 299?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, walking right, holding torch in right hand and quiver on left shoulder; sometimes before her, stag with the inscription DIANAE LVCIFERAE or DIANAE LVCIFERE. Portrait type: radiate.