What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 719?

RIC V Diocletian 719 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.94g, diameter 24mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Diocletian Antoninianus — RIC V Diocletian 719

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 719

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.94g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES

Bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI ET HERCVLI CONS CAES

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

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 719 is an antoninianus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 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 Victory, club and lion's skin. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.94g, 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 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 719?: RIC V Diocletian 719 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 719.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 719?: The obverse depicts Bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, facing Hercules standing left, holding Victory, club and lion's skin with the inscription IOVI ET HERCVLI CONS CAES. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 719?: RIC V Diocletian 719 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.94g, diameter 24mm, die axis 5 h, struck.