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.

Postumus Antoninianus — RIC V Postumus 329

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 329

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.13g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 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

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.

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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.