What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 333?

RIC V Diocletian 333 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.2g, diameter 22mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Diocletian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 333

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 333

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

284 AD

Mint

Tripolis Phoenicia

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.2g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding palm in right hand and presenting wreath to Diocletian, standing left, holding globe and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 333 is an antoninianus of Diocletian (284 AD), struck at the Tripolis Phoenicia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding palm in right hand and presenting wreath to Diocletian, standing left, holding globe and sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.2g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 333?: RIC V Diocletian 333 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian (284 AD) struck at the Tripolis Phoenicia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 333.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 333?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding palm in right hand and presenting wreath to Diocletian, standing left, holding globe and sceptre with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 333?: RIC V Diocletian 333 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.2g, diameter 22mm, die axis 5 h, struck.