What is RIC V Diocletian 148?

RIC V Diocletian 148 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 148.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 148?

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 AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 148?

RIC V Diocletian 148 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.23g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 148

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 148

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.23g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVG

Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 148 is an aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.23g, 20mm diameter.

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 148?: RIC V Diocletian 148 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 148.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 148?: 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 AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 148?: RIC V Diocletian 148 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.23g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.