What is RIC V Postumus 95?

RIC V Postumus 95 is a Silver Denarius of Postumus (259 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 95.

How do you identify RIC V Postumus 95?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Lion, walking left, holding thunderbolt in its mouth with the inscription P M TR P COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.

Postumus Denarius, Lion reverse (RIC V 95)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 95

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

259 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

Bust of Postumus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

P M TR P COS P P

Lion, walking left, holding thunderbolt in its mouth

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 95 is a denarius of Postumus (259 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Lion, walking left, holding thunderbolt in its mouth.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 95?: RIC V Postumus 95 is a Silver Denarius of Postumus (259 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 95.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 95?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Lion, walking left, holding thunderbolt in its mouth with the inscription P M TR P COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.