RIC V Quietus 5 Quietus obverse — Bust of Quietus, radiate, draped, right Obverse
RIC V Quietus 5 Quietus reverse — Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand sceptre in left hand Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC V Quietus 5
Ruler
Quietus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
260 AD-261 AD
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Silver
Weight
4.28g
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG

Bust of Quietus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

INDVLGENTIAE AVG

Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Quietus 5 is an antoninianus of Quietus (260 AD-261 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.28g.

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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Quietus 5?
RIC V Quietus 5 is a Silver Antoninianus of Quietus (260 AD-261 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Quietus 5.
How do you identify RIC V Quietus 5?
The obverse depicts Bust of Quietus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand sceptre in left hand with the inscription INDVLGENTIAE AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Quietus 5?
RIC V Quietus 5 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.28g, die axis 6 h, struck.

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