How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 222?

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; sometimes at foot, eagle with the inscription IOVI CONSERVAT. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 222?

RIC V Diocletian 222 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.1g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 222

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 222

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.1g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

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; sometimes at foot, eagle

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 222 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; sometimes at foot, eagle. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.1g, 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 222?: RIC V Diocletian 222 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 222.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 222?: 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; sometimes at foot, eagle with the inscription IOVI CONSERVAT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 222?: RIC V Diocletian 222 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.1g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.