How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 252?

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 Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription CLEMENTIA TEMP. Portrait type: radiate.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 252

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 252

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD-287 AD

Mint

Siscia

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

CLEMENTIA TEMP

Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 252 is an antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD-287 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.

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 Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 252?: RIC V Diocletian 252 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD-287 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 252.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 252?: 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 Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription CLEMENTIA TEMP. Portrait type: radiate.