What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 256?

RIC V Diocletian 256 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.99g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 256

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 256

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

293 AD-295 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.99g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

CONCORDIA MILITVM

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 256 is an antoninianus of Maximian (293 AD-295 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.99g, 21mm 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 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 256?: RIC V Diocletian 256 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (293 AD-295 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 256.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 256?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS 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 CONCORDIA MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 256?: RIC V Diocletian 256 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.99g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.