What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 422?

RIC V Diocletian 422 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.84g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus, Salus (RIC V Diocletian 422)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 422

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

290 AD-294 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.84g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG

Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, 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 or spear and shield or riaising right hand or holding globe, or bust of Maximian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SALVS AVGG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 422 is an antoninianus of Maximian (290 AD-294 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 3.84g, 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 422?: RIC V Diocletian 422 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (290 AD-294 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 422.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 422?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, 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 or spear and shield or riaising right hand or holding globe, or bust of Maximian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS 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 422?: RIC V Diocletian 422 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.84g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.