Diocletian Antoninianus, Mars reverse
RIC V Diocletian 172 · 285 AD · Rome · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
MARTI PACIF
Mars, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Diocletian 172 is an antoninianus of Diocletian, issued under Maximian (285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Diocletian 172?
- RIC V Diocletian 172 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian issued under Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 172.
- How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 172?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand with the inscription MARTI PACIF. Portrait type: radiate.
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