How do you identify RIC V Postumus 389?

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 Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription VIRTVS EQVITVM. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 389?

RIC V Postumus 389 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Postumus Antoninianus, Hercules reverse (RIC V 389)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 389

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

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

VIRTVS EQVITVM

Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 389 is an antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3g.

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 389?: RIC V Postumus 389 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 389.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 389?: 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 Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription VIRTVS EQVITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 389?: RIC V Postumus 389 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3g, die axis 12 h, struck.