How do you identify RIC V Postumus 87?

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 Rhine, sometimes horned, resting left on urn, placing right hand on vessel and holding anchor in left hand (?) with the inscription SALVS PROVINCIARVM. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 87?

RIC V Postumus 87 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.96g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Postumus Antoninianus, Rhine reverse (RIC V 87)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 87

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.96g

Diameter

23mm

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

SALVS PROVINCIARVM

Rhine, sometimes horned, resting left on urn, placing right hand on vessel and holding anchor in left hand (?)

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 87 is an antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Rhine, sometimes horned, resting left on urn, placing right hand on vessel and holding anchor in left hand (?). Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.96g, 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 87?: RIC V Postumus 87 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 87.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 87?: 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 Rhine, sometimes horned, resting left on urn, placing right hand on vessel and holding anchor in left hand (?) with the inscription SALVS PROVINCIARVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 87?: RIC V Postumus 87 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.96g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.