How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 220?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; before him, small figure of Diocletian with the inscription IOVI CONSERVAT. Portrait type: radiate.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 220

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 220

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

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVAT

Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; before him, small figure of Diocletian

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 220 is an antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; before him, small figure of Diocletian.

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 220?: RIC V Diocletian 220 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 220.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 220?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; before him, small figure of Diocletian with the inscription IOVI CONSERVAT. Portrait type: radiate.