How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 112?

The obverse depicts Jugate busts of Diocletian, laureate, and Jupiter, left; at termination of legend, thunderbolt with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, seated left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 112

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 112

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

292 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Jugate busts of Diocletian, laureate, and Jupiter, left; at termination of legend, thunderbolt

Reverse

IOVI AVGG

Jupiter, seated left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 112 is an antoninianus of Maximian (292 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, seated left, holding Victory on globe 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.

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 112?: RIC V Diocletian 112 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (292 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 112.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 112?: The obverse depicts Jugate busts of Diocletian, laureate, and Jupiter, left; at termination of legend, thunderbolt with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, seated left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.