How do you identify RIC V Postumus 86?

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 Aesculapius, standing front, head left, leaning on staff; sometimes at foot, globe with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 86?

RIC V Postumus 86 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.63g, die axis 7 h, struck.

Postumus Antoninianus, Aesculapius reverse (RIC V 86)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 86

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.63g

Die Axis

7 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

SALVS AVG

Aesculapius, standing front, head left, leaning on staff; sometimes at foot, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 86 is an antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Aesculapius, standing front, head left, leaning on staff; sometimes at foot, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.63g.

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 86?: RIC V Postumus 86 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 86.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 86?: 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 Aesculapius, standing front, head left, leaning on staff; sometimes at foot, globe with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 86?: RIC V Postumus 86 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.63g, die axis 7 h, struck.