How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 396?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, right or left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, or bust of Maximian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear and shield with the inscription IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAXX AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 396?

RIC V Diocletian 396 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.81g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 396)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 396

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

289 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.81g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, right or left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, or bust of Maximian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear and shield

Reverse

PAXX AVGG

Pax, draped, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 396 is an antoninianus of Maximian (289 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.81g, 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.

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 396?: RIC V Diocletian 396 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (289 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 396.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 396?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, right or left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, or bust of Maximian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear and shield with the inscription IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAXX AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 396?: RIC V Diocletian 396 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.81g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.