What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 458?

RIC V Diocletian 458 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.77g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 458)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 458

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

289 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.77g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C 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, helmeted, cuirassed, right or left, sometimes holding spear and shield, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding club and lion's skin

Reverse

VIRTVTI AVGG

Hercules, standing right, strangling lion; behind, club

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 458 is an antoninianus of Maximian (289 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, strangling lion; behind, club. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.77g, 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 458?: RIC V Diocletian 458 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (289 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 458.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 458?: 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, helmeted, cuirassed, right or left, sometimes holding spear and shield, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding club and lion's skin with the inscription IMP C MAXIMIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, strangling lion; behind, club with the inscription VIRTVTI AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 458?: RIC V Diocletian 458 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.77g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.