Diocletian Antoninianus
RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 10 · 286 AD-293 AD · Londinium · Issued under Carausius
Obverse
IMP C DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PAX AVGGG
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 10 is an antoninianus of Diocletian, issued under Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and transverse 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.
About the Londinium Mint
The Londinium mint (modern London) operated intermittently from Carausius through the early fourth century. Its output was relatively small compared to continental mints, making London-mint coins scarcer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 10?
- RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 10 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian issued under Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 10.
- How do you identify RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 10?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGGG. Portrait type: radiate.
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