What is RIC V Postumus 34?

RIC V Postumus 34 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 34.

Postumus Aureus, Victory reverse (RIC V 34)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 34

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

POSTVMVS PIVS AVG

Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right, or head of Postumus, laureate, right

Reverse

QVINQVENNALES POSTVMI AVG

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, inscribing X or VOT X on shield, placing right foot on helmet

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 34 is an aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, inscribing X or VOT X on shield, placing right foot on helmet.

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 34?: RIC V Postumus 34 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 34.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 34?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right, or head of Postumus, laureate, right with the inscription POSTVMVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, inscribing X or VOT X on shield, placing right foot on helmet with the inscription QVINQVENNALES POSTVMI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.