What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 622?

RIC V Diocletian 622 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.83g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 622

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 622

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD-295 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.83g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG

Jupiter, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, facing Hercules, standing left, holding club and lion's skin

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 622 is an antoninianus of Diocletian (285 AD-295 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, facing Hercules, standing left, holding club and lion's skin. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.83g, 21mm 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 622?: RIC V Diocletian 622 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian (285 AD-295 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 622.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 622?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, facing Hercules, standing left, holding club and lion's skin with the inscription IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 622?: RIC V Diocletian 622 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.83g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.