Postumus Aureus, Fortuna reverse (RIC V 366)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 366

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS AVG

Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

CONCORD AEQVIT

Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and rudder in right hand, placing foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 366 is an aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and rudder in right hand, placing foot on prow.

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 Mediolanum Mint

Mediolanum (modern Milan) was an imperial residence and mint from the late third century. It was particularly important under Maximian and during the fourth-century civil wars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Postumus 366?: RIC V Postumus 366 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 366.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 366?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and rudder in right hand, placing foot on prow with the inscription CONCORD AEQVIT. Portrait type: radiate.