How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 77?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, modius with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 77?

RIC V Diocletian 77 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.54g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 77)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 77

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.54g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA AVGG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, modius

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 77 is an antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, modius. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.54g, 21mm 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 77?: RIC V Diocletian 77 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 77.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 77?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, modius with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 77?: RIC V Diocletian 77 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.54g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.