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RIC V Postumus 54

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Postumus 54. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Postumus. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows postumus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand, with the legend P M TR P COS II P P.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
5
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

This silver antoninianus was minted at Lugdunum. First introduced by Caracalla in 215, the antoninianus was a coin thought to be valued at two denarii, distinguished by the radiate crown worn by the emperor. In this period, a series of soldier emperors and usurpers required coined money to pay their armies and maintain military loyalty. The obverse bears the inscription "IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG", while the reverse depicts Postumus standing with a globe and spear alongside the legend "P M TR P COS II P P".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Postumus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Postumus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
P M TR P COS II P P

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Postumus 54
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
P M TR P COS II P P
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC V Postumus 53

    Same ruler, denomination and reverse type; reverse legend P M TR P COS I P P differs only in dated titles. Consolidated into this entry.

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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