What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 404?

RIC V Diocletian 404 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.96g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus, Minerva (RIC V Diocletian 404)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 404

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

292 AD-293 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.96g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

PAXX AVGG

Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand, leaning on shield

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 404 is an antoninianus of Maximian (292 AD-293 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand, leaning on shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.96g, 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 404?: RIC V Diocletian 404 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (292 AD-293 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 404.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 404?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, sometimes helmeted, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, or bust of Maximian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, sometimes holding globe with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand, leaning on shield with the inscription PAXX AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 404?: RIC V Diocletian 404 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.96g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.