How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 73?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe with the inscription PROVIDENT DEOR. Portrait type: radiate.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 73)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 73

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

294 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG

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

Reverse

PROVIDENT DEOR

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

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 73 is an antoninianus of Maximian (294 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe.

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 73?: RIC V Diocletian 73 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (294 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 73.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 73?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe with the inscription PROVIDENT DEOR. Portrait type: radiate.