How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 380?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear and shield or spear only or club and lion's skin with the inscription IMP C 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.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 380)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 380

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

288 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C MAXIMIANVS P AVG

Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear and shield or spear only or club and lion's skin

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 380 is an antoninianus of Maximian (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.

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 380?: RIC V Diocletian 380 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (288 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 380.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 380?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear and shield or spear only or club and lion's skin with the inscription IMP C 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.