Diocletian Antoninianus, Diocletian reverse
RIC V Diocletian 306 · 284 AD-294 AD · Cyzicus
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right; sometimes under bust, dot
Reverse
CONCORDIA MILITVM or CONCORDIA MILITVM•
Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium or sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre
About This Type
This RIC V Diocletian 306 is an antoninianus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium or sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.85g, 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 Cyzicus Mint
Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Diocletian 306?
- RIC V Diocletian 306 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 306.
- How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 306?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right; sometimes under bust, dot with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium or sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription CONCORDIA MILITVM or CONCORDIA MILITVM•. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 306?
- RIC V Diocletian 306 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.85g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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