RIC V Quintillus 24 — Quintillus Antoninianus
RIC V Quintillus 24 · 270 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG
Bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right
Reverse
MARTI PACIF
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Quintillus 24 is an antoninianus of Quintillus (270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.98g, 20mm 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 Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Quintillus 24?
- RIC V Quintillus 24 is a Silver Antoninianus of Quintillus (270 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Quintillus 24.
- How do you identify RIC V Quintillus 24?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription MARTI PACIF. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Quintillus 24?
- RIC V Quintillus 24 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.98g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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