What is RIC V Postumus 9?

RIC V Postumus 9 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (263 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 9.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 9?

RIC V Postumus 9 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.36g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Postumus Aureus, Postumus reverse (RIC V 9)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 9

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

263 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.36g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

POSTVMVS PIVS AVG

Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

P M TR P IMP V COS III P P

Postumus, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar; beside him, citizen and child; before him, two Vestal Virgins, draped, one holding box of perfumes and a child

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 9 is an aureus of Postumus (263 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Postumus, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar; beside him, citizen and child; before him, two Vestal Virgins, draped, one holding box of perfumes and a child. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.36g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 9?: RIC V Postumus 9 is a Gold Aureus of Postumus (263 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 9.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 9?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription POSTVMVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Postumus, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar; beside him, citizen and child; before him, two Vestal Virgins, draped, one holding box of perfumes and a child with the inscription P M TR P IMP V COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 9?: RIC V Postumus 9 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.36g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.