Diocletian Aureus, Jupiter reverse
RIC V Diocletian 145 · 284 AD-294 AD · Rome · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
IOVI FVLGERATORI
Jupiter, running left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and striking down Titan
About This Type
This RIC V Diocletian 145 is an aureus of Diocletian, issued under Maximian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, running left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and striking down Titan.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Diocletian 145?
- RIC V Diocletian 145 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian issued under Maximian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 145.
- How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 145?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, running left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and striking down Titan with the inscription IOVI FVLGERATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
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