How do you identify RIC V Postumus 59?

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 Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 59?

RIC V Postumus 59 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.37g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Postumus Antoninianus, Fides reverse (RIC V 59)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 59

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.37g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 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

FIDES MILITVM

Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 59 is an antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.37g, 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 59?: RIC V Postumus 59 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 59.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 59?: 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 Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 59?: RIC V Postumus 59 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.37g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.