How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 547?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription HERCVLI CONSERVAT. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 547?

RIC V Diocletian 547 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.79g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 547

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 547

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD-288 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.79g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

HERCVLI CONSERVAT

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

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 547 is an antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD-288 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.79g.

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 Ticinum Mint

Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 547?: RIC V Diocletian 547 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD-288 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 547.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 547?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription HERCVLI CONSERVAT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 547?: RIC V Diocletian 547 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.79g, die axis 12 h, struck.