How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 4?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Lion, walking left, holding thunderbolt in its mouth with the inscription P M TR P VIII COS IIII P P. Portrait type: radiate.

Maximian Antoninianus, Lion (RIC V Diocletian 4)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 4

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

292 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG

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

Reverse

P M TR P VIII COS IIII P P

Lion, walking left, holding thunderbolt in its mouth

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 4 is an antoninianus of Maximian (292 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Lion, walking left, holding thunderbolt in its mouth.

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 4?: RIC V Diocletian 4 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (292 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 4.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 4?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Lion, walking left, holding thunderbolt in its mouth with the inscription P M TR P VIII COS IIII P P. Portrait type: radiate.