Postumus Quinarius Aureus, Providentia (RIC V 49) | NumisLens

RIC V Postumus 49 Postumus obverse, Bust of Postumus, helmeted, cuirassed, left

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 49

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Quinarius Aureus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

helmeted

Obverse

POSTVMVS AVG

Bust of Postumus, helmeted, cuirassed, left

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 49 is a quinarius aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

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 49?: RIC V Postumus 49 is a Gold Quinarius Aureus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 49.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 49?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, helmeted, cuirassed, left with the inscription POSTVMVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVG. Portrait type: helmeted.

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