Postumus Aureus, Fides reverse (RIC V 368)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 368

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

FIDES EQVIT

Fides, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and ensign in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 368 is an aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and ensign in left hand.

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 368?: RIC V Postumus 368 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 368.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 368?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and ensign in left hand with the inscription FIDES EQVIT. Portrait type: laureate.