Postumus Antoninianus, Serapis reverse
RIC V Postumus 329 · 260 AD-269 AD · Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SARAPI COMITI AVG or SARAPIDI COMITI AVG or SERAPI COMITI AVG
Serapis, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; in background, vessel
About This Type
This RIC V Postumus 329 is an antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Serapis, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; in background, vessel. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.13g, 20mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Postumus 329?
- RIC V Postumus 329 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 329.
- How do you identify RIC V Postumus 329?
- 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 Serapis, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; in background, vessel with the inscription SARAPI COMITI AVG or SARAPIDI COMITI AVG or SERAPI COMITI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 329?
- RIC V Postumus 329 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.13g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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