Maximian Antoninianus (RIC V Diocletian 9)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 9

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

295 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ABVNDANT AVGG

Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 9 is an antoninianus of Maximian (295 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae.

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 9?: RIC V Diocletian 9 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (295 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 9.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 9?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae with the inscription ABVNDANT AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.