How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 84?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS 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.

Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 84)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 84

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

290 AD-291 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left

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 84 is an antoninianus of Maximian (290 AD-291 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 84?: RIC V Diocletian 84 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (290 AD-291 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 84.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 84?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS 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.