How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 442?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 442)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 442

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P AVG

Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 442 is an antoninianus of Maximian (286 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock.

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 442?: RIC V Diocletian 442 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (286 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 442.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 442?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.