How do you identify RIC V Postumus 359?

The obverse depicts Jugate bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right, and bust of Hercules, draped, right with the inscription POSTVMVS PIVS FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Postumus Denarius — RIC V Postumus 359

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 359

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

POSTVMVS PIVS FELIX AVG

Jugate bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right, and bust of Hercules, draped, right

Reverse

PAX AVG

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 359 is a denarius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 359?: RIC V Postumus 359 is a Silver Denarius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 359.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 359?: The obverse depicts Jugate bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right, and bust of Hercules, draped, right with the inscription POSTVMVS PIVS FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.