What is RIC V Diocletian 591?

RIC V Diocletian 591 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (287 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 591.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 591?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, holding club in right hand and bow and lion's skin in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 591?

RIC V Diocletian 591 was struck in Silver, standard weight 6.02g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 591)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 591

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

287 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

6.02g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGVSTORVM

Hercules, standing right, holding club in right hand and bow and lion's skin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 591 is an antoninianus of Maximian (287 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, holding club in right hand and bow and lion's skin in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 6.02g, 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 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 591?: RIC V Diocletian 591 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (287 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 591.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 591?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, holding club in right hand and bow and lion's skin in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 591?: RIC V Diocletian 591 was struck in Silver, standard weight 6.02g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.