How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 580?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or head of Maximian, radiate, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, left with the inscription IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing, holding sceptre in right hand, facing Hercules leaning on club in right hand, both sacrificing at altar with the inscription CONSERVATOR AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 580?

RIC V Diocletian 580 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.91g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 580

Obverse

Reverse

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 580

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

289 AD-290 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.91g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

CONSERVATOR AVGG

Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing, holding sceptre in right hand, facing Hercules leaning on club in right hand, both sacrificing at altar

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 580 is an antoninianus of Maximian (289 AD-290 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing, holding sceptre in right hand, facing Hercules leaning on club in right hand, both sacrificing at altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.91g, 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 Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 580?: RIC V Diocletian 580 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (289 AD-290 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 580.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 580?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or head of Maximian, radiate, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, left with the inscription IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing, holding sceptre in right hand, facing Hercules leaning on club in right hand, both sacrificing at altar with the inscription CONSERVATOR AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 580?: RIC V Diocletian 580 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.91g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.