What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 636?

RIC V Diocletian 636 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.78g, diameter 23mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 636)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 636

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

293 AD-294 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.78g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius Chlorus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PROVIDENT DEOR

Providentia, draped, seated left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 636 is an antoninianus of Maximian (293 AD-294 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, seated left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.78g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 636?: RIC V Diocletian 636 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (293 AD-294 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 636.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 636?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Chlorus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, seated left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe with the inscription PROVIDENT DEOR. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 636?: RIC V Diocletian 636 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.78g, diameter 23mm, die axis 1 h, struck.