What is RIC V Diocletian 157?

RIC V Diocletian 157 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 157.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 157?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 157

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 157

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

FELICITAS AVG

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 157 is an antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae 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 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 157?: RIC V Diocletian 157 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 157.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 157?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.