How do you identify RIC V Postumus 52?

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 Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: radiate.

Postumus Antoninianus, Victory reverse (RIC V 52)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 52

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

261 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

COS III

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 52 is an antoninianus of Postumus (261 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

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 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 52?: RIC V Postumus 52 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (261 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 52.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 52?: 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 Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: radiate.