Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 203

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 203

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

ADVENTVS AVG

Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 203 is an antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand and holding spear 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 Ticinum Mint

Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 203?: RIC V Diocletian 203 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 203.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 203?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand with the inscription ADVENTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.