Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 219

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 219

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

290 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

HERCVLI PACIF

Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 219 is an antoninianus of Maximian (290 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club with lion's skin 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 219?: RIC V Diocletian 219 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (290 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 219.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 219?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand with the inscription HERCVLI PACIF. Portrait type: radiate.