RIC V Quintillus 52 Quintillus obverse — Bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right Obverse
RIC V Quintillus 52 Quintillus reverse — Fides, draped, standing, holding ensign in each hand Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC V Quintillus 52
Ruler
Quintillus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
270 AD
Mint
Mediolanum
Metal
Silver
Weight
4.01g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP QVINTILLVS AVG

Bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

FIDES MILIT

Fides, draped, standing, holding ensign in each hand

About This Type

This RIC V Quintillus 52 is an antoninianus of Quintillus (270 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing, holding ensign in each hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.01g, 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 Mediolanum Mint

Mediolanum (modern Milan) was an imperial residence and mint from the late third century. It was particularly important under Maximian and during the fourth-century civil wars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Quintillus 52?
RIC V Quintillus 52 is a Silver Antoninianus of Quintillus (270 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Quintillus 52.
How do you identify RIC V Quintillus 52?
The obverse depicts Bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP QVINTILLVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing, holding ensign in each hand with the inscription FIDES MILIT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Quintillus 52?
RIC V Quintillus 52 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.01g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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