Diocletian Antoninianus, Jupiter reverse
RIC V Diocletian 40 · 287 AD-288 AD · Lugdunum · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, right or left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand
Reverse
IOVI CONSER AVGG
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle
About This Type
This RIC V Diocletian 40 is an antoninianus of Diocletian, issued under Maximian (287 AD-288 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Diocletian 40?
- RIC V Diocletian 40 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian issued under Maximian (287 AD-288 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 40.
- How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 40?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, right or left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand with the inscription IMP C DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle with the inscription IOVI CONSER AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
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