What are the physical specifications of RIC V Quietus 6?

RIC V Quietus 6 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.27g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Quietus Antoninianus — RIC V Quietus 6

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Quietus 6

Ruler

Quietus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-261 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.27g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG

Bust of Quietus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI

Jupiter, stated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle

About This Type

This RIC V Quietus 6 is an antoninianus of Quietus (260 AD-261 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, stated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.27g, 21mm 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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Quietus 6?: RIC V Quietus 6 is a Silver Antoninianus of Quietus (260 AD-261 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Quietus 6.
How do you identify RIC V Quietus 6?: The obverse depicts Bust of Quietus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, stated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Quietus 6?: RIC V Quietus 6 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.27g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.