What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 325?

RIC V Diocletian 325 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.83g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 325

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 325

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.83g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG

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 325 is an antoninianus of Diocletian (285 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 2.83g, 21mm 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 325?: RIC V Diocletian 325 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian (285 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 325.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 325?: The obverse depicts 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 IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 325?: RIC V Diocletian 325 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.83g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.