Diocletian Antoninianus, Jupiter reverse
RIC V Diocletian 95 · 288 AD · Lugdunum · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
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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 Diocletian, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Diocletian 95?
- RIC V Diocletian 95 is a Silver Antoninianus of Diocletian issued under 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.
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