What is RIC V Postumus 40?

RIC V Postumus 40 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 40.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 40?

RIC V Postumus 40 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.56g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Postumus Aureus, Victory reverse (RIC V 40)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 40

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.56g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VIRTVS POSTVMI AVG

Bust of Postumus, helmeted, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, treading down enemy; at foot, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 40 is an aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, treading down enemy; at foot, captive. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.56g, 19mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Postumus 40?: RIC V Postumus 40 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 40.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 40?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription VIRTVS POSTVMI AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, treading down enemy; at foot, captive with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 40?: RIC V Postumus 40 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.56g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.