How do you identify RIC V Postumus 57?

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 Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription P M TR P IIII COS III P P. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 57?

RIC V Postumus 57 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.01g, diameter 21mm, die axis 8 h, struck.

Postumus Antoninianus, Mars reverse (RIC V 57)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 57

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

262 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.01g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

8 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

P M TR P IIII COS III P P

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

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 57 is an antoninianus of Postumus (262 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.01g, 21mm 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 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 57?: RIC V Postumus 57 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (262 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 57.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 57?: 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 Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription P M TR P IIII COS III P P. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 57?: RIC V Postumus 57 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.01g, diameter 21mm, die axis 8 h, struck.