What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 583?

RIC V Diocletian 583 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.43g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 583

Obverse

Reverse

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 583

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD-286 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.43g

Diameter

19mm

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

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM

Maximian, draped, cuirassed, receiving globe from Diocletian, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 583 is an antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD-286 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, receiving globe from Diocletian, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.43g, 19mm 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 583?: RIC V Diocletian 583 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD-286 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 583.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 583?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, receiving globe from Diocletian, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 583?: RIC V Diocletian 583 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.43g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.