How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 70?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 70?

RIC V Diocletian 70 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 23mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 70)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 70

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

295 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.64g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

2 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PAX AVGG

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 70 is an antoninianus of Maximian (295 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.64g, 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 70?: RIC V Diocletian 70 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (295 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 70.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 70?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 70?: RIC V Diocletian 70 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 23mm, die axis 2 h, struck.