How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 28?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding globe in right hand or raising right hand, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, right, sometimes holding spear or shield with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG or IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG or IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle with the inscription IOVI AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 28?

RIC V Diocletian 28 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.45g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 28

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 28

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

290 AD-292 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.45g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG or IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG or IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding globe in right hand or raising right hand, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, right, sometimes holding spear or shield

Reverse

IOVI AVGG

Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 28 is an antoninianus of Maximian (290 AD-292 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.45g, 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 28?: RIC V Diocletian 28 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (290 AD-292 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 28.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 28?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding globe in right hand or raising right hand, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, right, sometimes holding spear or shield with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG or IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG or IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle with the inscription IOVI AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 28?: RIC V Diocletian 28 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.45g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.