What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 595?

RIC V Diocletian 595 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.31g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 595

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 595

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

292 AD-295 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.31g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

CONCORDIA MILITVM

Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 595 is an antoninianus of Diocletian (292 AD-295 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.31g, 18mm 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 Heraclea Thracica Mint

Heraclea Thracica (modern Eregli, Turkey) was a late Roman mint established during Diocletian's reform, producing coinage from the late third through the mid-fifth century.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 595?: RIC V Diocletian 595 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian (292 AD-295 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 595.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 595?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription CONCORDIA MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 595?: RIC V Diocletian 595 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.31g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.