How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 215?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription HERCVLI CONSERVAT. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 215?

RIC V Diocletian 215 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 215

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 215

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

288 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.41g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

HERCVLI CONSERVAT

Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 215 is an antoninianus of Maximian (288 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.41g, 22mm diameter.

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 215?: RIC V Diocletian 215 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (288 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 215.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 215?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription HERCVLI CONSERVAT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 215?: RIC V Diocletian 215 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.