What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 284?

RIC V Diocletian 284 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.97g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 284

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 284

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

291 AD-292 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.97g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

CONCORDIA MILITVM

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

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 284 is an antoninianus of Diocletian (291 AD-292 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium in right hand and receiving Victory from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.97g, 22mm 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 Heraclea Thracica Mint

Heraclea Thracica (modern Eregli, Turkey) was a late Roman mint established during Diocletian's reform, producing coinage from the late third through the mid-fifth century.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 284?: RIC V Diocletian 284 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian (291 AD-292 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 284.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 284?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium in right hand and receiving Victory from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription CONCORDIA MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 284?: RIC V Diocletian 284 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.97g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.