What is RIC V Diocletian 515?

RIC V Diocletian 515 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (291 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 515.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 515?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing front, head left, or walking left, holding club in right hand and trophy and lion's skin in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 515?

RIC V Diocletian 515 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.8g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 515)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 515

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

291 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.8g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Hercules, standing front, head left, or walking left, holding club in right hand and trophy and lion's skin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 515 is an antoninianus of Maximian (291 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing front, head left, or walking left, holding club in right hand and trophy and lion's skin in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.8g, 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

All Maximian coins Rome mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 515?: RIC V Diocletian 515 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (291 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 515.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 515?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing front, head left, or walking left, holding club in right hand and trophy and lion's skin in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 515?: RIC V Diocletian 515 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.8g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.