Diocletian Antoninianus, Jupiter reverse
RIC V Diocletian 228 · 290 AD-292 AD · Ticinum · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
Reverse
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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 Diocletian, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Diocletian 228?
- RIC V Diocletian 228 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian issued under 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.
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