How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 95?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand, facing Hercules, standing left, holding club in right hand and lion's skin with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

Maximian Antoninianus, Jupiter (RIC V Diocletian 95)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 95

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

288 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Jupiter, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand, facing Hercules, standing left, holding club in right hand and lion's skin

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 95 is an antoninianus of Maximian (288 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand, facing Hercules, standing left, holding club in right hand and lion's skin.

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 95?: RIC V Diocletian 95 is a Silver Antoninianus of Maximian (288 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 95.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 95?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand, facing Hercules, standing left, holding club in right hand and lion's skin with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.