How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 18?

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 Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column with right arm and holding caduceus in left hand, crossing legs with the inscription FELICIT PVBL. Portrait type: radiate.

Diocletian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 18)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 18

Ruler

Diocletian

Issued under

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

291 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

FELICIT PVBL

Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column with right arm and holding caduceus in left hand, crossing legs

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 18 is an antoninianus of Diocletian, issued under Maximian (291 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column with right arm and holding caduceus in left hand, crossing legs.

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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 18?: RIC V Diocletian 18 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian issued under Maximian (291 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 18.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 18?: 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 Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column with right arm and holding caduceus in left hand, crossing legs with the inscription FELICIT PVBL. Portrait type: radiate.

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Diocletian Antoninianus, Felicitas reverse