How do you identify RIC V Postumus 70?

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 Jupiter, walking left, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and raising left hand with the inscription IOVI PROPVGNAT. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 70?

RIC V Postumus 70 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.76g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Postumus Antoninianus, Jupiter reverse (RIC V 70)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 70

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.76g

Die Axis

12 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

IOVI PROPVGNAT

Jupiter, walking left, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and raising left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 70 is an antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, walking left, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and raising left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.76g.

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 70?: RIC V Postumus 70 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 70.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 70?: 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 Jupiter, walking left, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and raising left hand with the inscription IOVI PROPVGNAT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 70?: RIC V Postumus 70 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.76g, die axis 12 h, struck.