Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 80)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 80

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

290 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SAECVRIT PERP or SECVRIT PERP

Securitas, draped, standing front, head right, raising right hand to head and leaning on column with left elbow, crossing legs

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 80 is an antoninianus of Maximian (290 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing front, head right, raising right hand to head and leaning on column with left elbow, crossing legs.

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 80?: RIC V Diocletian 80 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (290 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 80.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 80?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing front, head right, raising right hand to head and leaning on column with left elbow, crossing legs with the inscription SAECVRIT PERP or SECVRIT PERP. Portrait type: radiate.