What is RIC V Diocletian 156?

RIC V Diocletian 156 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 156.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 156?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, modius with the inscription ANNONA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 156?

RIC V Diocletian 156 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.1g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 156

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 156

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.1g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

ANNONA AVG

Annona, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, modius

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 156 is an antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, modius. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.1g, 25mm diameter.

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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 156?: RIC V Diocletian 156 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 156.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 156?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, modius with the inscription ANNONA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 156?: RIC V Diocletian 156 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.1g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.