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RIC V Diocletian 70

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Diocletian 70. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Maximian. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend PAX AVGG. The obverse shows bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse shows pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend PAX AVGG.

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Historical context

To stabilize the empire, he appointed his fellow military officer Maximian as Augustus and co-emperor in 286 to govern the Western Empire, while Diocletian ruled the East. Maximian campaigned heavily against Germanic tribes and rebels along the Rhine. This antoninianus bearing Diocletian's name was struck under Maximian's authority at Lugdunum, the capital of Gallia Lugdunensis.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Maximian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
PAX AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Diocletian 70
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
PAX AVGG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary. Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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