What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 323?

RIC V Diocletian 323 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 323

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 323

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.28g

Diameter

23mm

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

IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG

Jupiter, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, and Hercules, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and club and lion's skin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 323 is an antoninianus of Diocletian (285 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, and Hercules, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and club and lion's skin in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.28g, 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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 323?: RIC V Diocletian 323 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian (285 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 323.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 323?: 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 Jupiter, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, and Hercules, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and club and lion's skin in left hand with the inscription IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 323?: RIC V Diocletian 323 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.