Amandus Antoninianus — RIC V Amandus 2

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Amandus 2

Ruler

Amandus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD-286 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP S AMANDVS P F AVG

Bust of Amandus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ALVS AVG

Female figure, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Amandus 2 is an antoninianus of Amandus (285 AD-286 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

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 2?: RIC V Amandus 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Amandus (285 AD-286 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Amandus 2.
How do you identify RIC V Amandus 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Amandus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP S AMANDVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription ALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.