Quintillus Antoninianus, Apollo reverse
RIC V Quintillus 9 · 270 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG
Bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right
Reverse
APOLLINI CONS
Apollo, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Quintillus 9 is an antoninianus of Quintillus (270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Apollo, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.74g, 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 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 9?
- RIC V Quintillus 9 is a Silver Antoninianus of Quintillus (270 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Quintillus 9.
- How do you identify RIC V Quintillus 9?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG. The reverse depicts Apollo, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand with the inscription APOLLINI CONS. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Quintillus 9?
- RIC V Quintillus 9 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.74g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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