What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 691?

RIC V Diocletian 691 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 24mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 691)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 691

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

295 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.36g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS NOB C

Bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

SECVRIT AVGG

Securitas, draped, standing left, raising right hand to head and leaning on column with left elbow, crossing legs

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 691 is an antoninianus of Maximian (295 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, raising right hand to head and leaning on column with left elbow, crossing legs. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.36g, 24mm 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 691?: RIC V Diocletian 691 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (295 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 691.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 691?: The obverse depicts Bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, raising right hand to head and leaning on column with left elbow, crossing legs with the inscription SECVRIT AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 691?: RIC V Diocletian 691 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 24mm, die axis 1 h, struck.