What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 621?

RIC V Diocletian 621 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.08g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Diocletian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 621

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 621

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

293 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.08g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA MILITVM

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

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 621 is an antoninianus of Diocletian (293 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.08g, 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 621?: RIC V Diocletian 621 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian (293 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 621.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 621?: The obverse depicts 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 sceptre 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 621?: RIC V Diocletian 621 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.08g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.