Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 204

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 204

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

289 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

AETERNITAS AVGG

Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and lifting robe with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 204 is an antoninianus of Maximian (289 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and lifting robe with 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 204?: RIC V Diocletian 204 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (289 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 204.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 204?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and lifting robe with left hand with the inscription AETERNITAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.