What is RIC V Diocletian 183?

RIC V Diocletian 183 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 183.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 183?

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 Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 183?

RIC V Diocletian 183 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.62g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 183

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 183

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.62g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 183 is an antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.62g.

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 183?: RIC V Diocletian 183 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 183.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 183?: 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 Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 183?: RIC V Diocletian 183 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.62g, die axis 12 h, struck.