How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 447?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand; sometimes beside him, shield with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 447?

RIC V Diocletian 447 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.63g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 447)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 447

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

291 AD-294 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.63g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG

Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand; sometimes beside him, shield

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 447 is an antoninianus of Maximian (291 AD-294 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand; sometimes beside him, shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.63g, 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 447?: RIC V Diocletian 447 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (291 AD-294 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 447.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 447?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand; sometimes beside him, shield with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 447?: RIC V Diocletian 447 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.63g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.