How do you identify RIC V Postumus 382?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Aesculapius, standing front, head left, leaning on staff with serpent; sometimes at foot, globe with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 382?

RIC V Postumus 382 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.2g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Postumus Antoninianus, Aesculapius (RIC V 382)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 382

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.2g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

SALVS AVG

Aesculapius, standing front, head left, leaning on staff with serpent; sometimes at foot, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 382 is an antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Aesculapius, standing front, head left, leaning on staff with serpent; sometimes at foot, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.2g.

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 382?: RIC V Postumus 382 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 382.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 382?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Aesculapius, standing front, head left, leaning on staff with serpent; sometimes at foot, globe with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 382?: RIC V Postumus 382 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.2g, die axis 12 h, struck.