RIC V Quintillus 29 Quintillus obverse — Bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right Obverse
RIC V Quintillus 29 Quintillus reverse — Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in le... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC V Quintillus 29
Ruler
Quintillus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
270 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.41g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG

Bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PROVIDENT AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Quintillus 29 is an antoninianus of Quintillus (270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.41g, 19mm 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 29?
RIC V Quintillus 29 is a Silver Antoninianus of Quintillus (270 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Quintillus 29.
How do you identify RIC V Quintillus 29?
The obverse depicts Bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe with the inscription PROVIDENT AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Quintillus 29?
RIC V Quintillus 29 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.41g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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