How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 75?

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, 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 75?

RIC V Diocletian 75 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.59g, diameter 23mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 75)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 75

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

294 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.59g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, 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 75 is an antoninianus of Maximian (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 3.59g, 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 75?: RIC V Diocletian 75 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (294 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 75.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 75?: 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, 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 75?: RIC V Diocletian 75 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.59g, diameter 23mm, die axis 1 h, struck.