What is RIC V Diocletian 161?

RIC V Diocletian 161 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 161.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 161?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVAT AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 161?

RIC V Diocletian 161 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 161

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 161

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.02g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVAT AVG

Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 161 is an antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.02g, 24mm 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 161?: RIC V Diocletian 161 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 161.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 161?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVAT AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 161?: RIC V Diocletian 161 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.