What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 353?

RIC V Diocletian 353 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.82g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 353

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 353

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

292 AD-293 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.82g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG

Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

COMES AVGG

Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 353 is an antoninianus of Maximian (292 AD-293 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.82g, 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 353?: RIC V Diocletian 353 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (292 AD-293 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 353.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 353?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription COMES AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 353?: RIC V Diocletian 353 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.82g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.