What is RIC V Diocletian 140?

RIC V Diocletian 140 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 140.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 140?

The obverse depicts Half-length bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS DIOCLETIANI AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

Maximian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 140

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 140

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

VIRTVS DIOCLETIANI AVG

Half-length bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG

Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 140 is an aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 140?: RIC V Diocletian 140 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 140.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 140?: The obverse depicts Half-length bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS DIOCLETIANI AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.