How do you identify RIC V Postumus 380?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.

Postumus Antoninianus, Fides reverse (RIC V 380)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 380

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM

Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 380 is an antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns.

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 380?: RIC V Postumus 380 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 380.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 380?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.