How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 264?

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 P AVG. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, standing right, and Jupiter, standing left, each holding sceptre and sacrificing at altar with the inscription CONSERVATOR AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 264

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 264

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

289 AD-290 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P AVG

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

Reverse

CONSERVATOR AVGG

Diocletian, draped, standing right, and Jupiter, standing left, each holding sceptre and sacrificing at altar

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 264 is an antoninianus of Maximian (289 AD-290 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, standing right, and Jupiter, standing left, each holding sceptre and sacrificing at altar.

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 264?: RIC V Diocletian 264 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (289 AD-290 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 264.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 264?: 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 P AVG. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, standing right, and Jupiter, standing left, each holding sceptre and sacrificing at altar with the inscription CONSERVATOR AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.