How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 13?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Elephant, walking left, rider holding a goad with the inscription AETERNITAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 13

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 13

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

295 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand

Reverse

AETERNITAS AVGG

Elephant, walking left, rider holding a goad

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 13 is an antoninianus of Maximian (295 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Elephant, walking left, rider holding a goad.

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 13?: RIC V Diocletian 13 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (295 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 13.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 13?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Elephant, walking left, rider holding a goad with the inscription AETERNITAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.