RIC V Diocletian 322 — Diocletian Antoninianus
RIC V Diocletian 322 · 293 AD-295 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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 on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre
About This Type
This RIC V Diocletian 322 is an antoninianus of Diocletian (293 AD-295 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.24g, 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint
Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Diocletian 322?
- RIC V Diocletian 322 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian (293 AD-295 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 322.
- How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 322?
- 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 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 322?
- RIC V Diocletian 322 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.24g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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