What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 432?

RIC V Diocletian 432 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.65g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus, Jupiter (RIC V Diocletian 432)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 432

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.65g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Jupiter, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and clasping hand of Hercules; Hercules, standing left, holding club and lion's skin

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 432 is an antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and clasping hand of Hercules; Hercules, standing left, holding club and lion's skin. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.65g, 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 432?: RIC V Diocletian 432 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 432.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 432?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and clasping hand of Hercules; Hercules, standing left, holding club and lion's skin with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 432?: RIC V Diocletian 432 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.65g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.