How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 108?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT X • M • X • X • within a laurel wreath. Portrait type: radiate.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 108

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 108

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

295 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VOT X • M • X • X • within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 108 is an antoninianus of Maximian (295 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts VOT X • M • X • X • within a laurel wreath.

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 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 Diocletian 108?: RIC V Diocletian 108 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (295 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 108.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 108?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT X • M • X • X • within a laurel wreath. Portrait type: radiate.