How do you identify RIC V Postumus 373?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP 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 EQVIT. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 373?

RIC V Postumus 373 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.38g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Postumus Antoninianus, Fortuna reverse (RIC V 373)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 373

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.38g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP POSTVMVS AVG

Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONCORD EQVIT

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 373 is an antoninianus 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.38g, 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 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 373?: RIC V Postumus 373 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 373.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 373?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP 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 EQVIT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 373?: RIC V Postumus 373 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.38g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.