Maximian Antoninianus, Victory (RIC V Diocletian 49)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 49

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

291 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding palm in right hand and presenting wreath to Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 49 is an antoninianus of Maximian (291 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding palm in right hand and presenting wreath to Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.

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 49?: RIC V Diocletian 49 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (291 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 49.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 49?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding palm in right hand and presenting wreath to Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.