Amandus Antoninianus — RIC V Amandus 1

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Amandus 1

Ruler

Amandus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD-286 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C C AMANDVS P F AVG

Head of Amandus, radiate, right

Reverse

SPES P A IV III

Female figure, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC V Amandus 1 is an antoninianus of Amandus (285 AD-286 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Female figure, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Amandus 1?: RIC V Amandus 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Amandus (285 AD-286 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Amandus 1.
How do you identify RIC V Amandus 1?: The obverse depicts Head of Amandus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP C C AMANDVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Female figure, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield with the inscription SPES P A IV III. Portrait type: radiate.