Postumus Antoninianus, Bust reverse
RIC V Postumus 317 · 260 AD-269 AD · Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PACATOR ORBIS
Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right
About This Type
This RIC V Postumus 317 is an antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.91g.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Postumus 317?
- RIC V Postumus 317 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 317.
- How do you identify RIC V Postumus 317?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right with the inscription PACATOR ORBIS. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 317?
- RIC V Postumus 317 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.91g, die axis 6 h, struck.
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