How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 370?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand with the inscription HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 370)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 370

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

289 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C MAXIMIANVS AVG

Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 370 is an antoninianus of Maximian (289 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand.

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 370?: RIC V Diocletian 370 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (289 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 370.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 370?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand with the inscription HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.