How do you identify RIC V Postumus 93?

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 Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 93?

RIC V Postumus 93 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.51g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Postumus Antoninianus, Mars reverse (RIC V 93)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 93

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.51g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 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

VIRTVS AVG

Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 93 is an antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.51g, 22mm 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 93?: RIC V Postumus 93 is a Silver Antoninianus of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 93.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 93?: 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 Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 93?: RIC V Postumus 93 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.51g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.