How do you identify RIC V Postumus 388?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP POSTVMVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS EQVIT. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 388?

RIC V Postumus 388 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Postumus Antoninianus, Mars reverse (RIC V 388)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 388

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.02g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP POSTVMVS AVG

Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS EQVIT

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 388 is an antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.02g, 19mm 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 388?: RIC V Postumus 388 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 388.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 388?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP POSTVMVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS EQVIT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 388?: RIC V Postumus 388 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.