What is RIC V Diocletian 171?

RIC V Diocletian 171 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 171.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 171

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 171

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

LAETITIA FVND

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and rudder in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 171 is an antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and rudder 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 171?: RIC V Diocletian 171 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 171.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 171?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and rudder in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA FVND. Portrait type: radiate.