What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 63?

RIC V Diocletian 63 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.88g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus, Minerva (RIC V Diocletian 63)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 63

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

292 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.88g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, sometimes holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding globe in right hand or bust of Diocletian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PAXX AVGG

Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand, leaning on shield

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 63 is an antoninianus of Maximian (292 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand, leaning on shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.88g, 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

All Maximian coins Lugdunum mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 63?: RIC V Diocletian 63 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (292 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 63.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 63?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, sometimes holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding globe in right hand or bust of Diocletian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand, leaning on shield with the inscription PAXX AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 63?: RIC V Diocletian 63 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.88g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.