How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 421?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 421?

RIC V Diocletian 421 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.39g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus, Salus (RIC V Diocletian 421)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 421

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

291 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.39g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS P AVG

Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left

Reverse

SALVS AVGG

Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 421 is an antoninianus of Maximian (291 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.39g, 23mm 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 421?: RIC V Diocletian 421 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (291 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 421.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 421?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 421?: RIC V Diocletian 421 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.39g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.