How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 379?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand with the inscription HERCVLI PACIFERO. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 379?

RIC V Diocletian 379 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.2g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 379)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 379

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

287 AD-288 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.2g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P AVG

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

Reverse

HERCVLI PACIFERO

Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 379 is an antoninianus of Maximian (287 AD-288 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.2g, 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 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 379?: RIC V Diocletian 379 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (287 AD-288 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 379.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 379?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand with the inscription HERCVLI PACIFERO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 379?: RIC V Diocletian 379 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.2g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.