Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 15

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 15

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

295 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

COMES AVGG

Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 15 is an antoninianus of Maximian (295 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with 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 15?: RIC V Diocletian 15 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (295 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 15.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 15?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription COMES AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.