What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 228?

RIC V Diocletian 228 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.5g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 228

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 228

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

290 AD-292 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.5g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVAT

Jupiter, standing left, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, eagle; behind, two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 228 is an antoninianus of Maximian (290 AD-292 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, eagle; behind, two ensigns. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.5g, 23mm 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 228?: RIC V Diocletian 228 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (290 AD-292 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 228.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 228?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, eagle; behind, two ensigns with the inscription IOVI CONSERVAT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 228?: RIC V Diocletian 228 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.5g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.