How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 85?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 85?

RIC V Diocletian 85 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.63g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Antoninianus, Salus (RIC V Diocletian 85)

Obverse

Reverse

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 85

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

285 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.63g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

SALVS AVG

Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 85 is an antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.63g, 20mm 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 85?: RIC V Diocletian 85 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (285 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 85.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 85?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 85?: RIC V Diocletian 85 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.63g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.