How do you identify RIC V Postumus 74?

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 Minerva, helmeted, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand with the inscription MINER FAVTR. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 74?

RIC V Postumus 74 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.02g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Postumus Antoninianus, Minerva reverse (RIC V 74)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 74

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.02g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 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

MINER FAVTR

Minerva, helmeted, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 74 is an antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.02g, 23mm 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 74?: RIC V Postumus 74 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 74.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 74?: 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 Minerva, helmeted, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand with the inscription MINER FAVTR. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 74?: RIC V Postumus 74 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.02g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.