What is RIC V Diocletian 149?

RIC V Diocletian 149 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 149.

Maximian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 149

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 149

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AETERNA

Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 149 is an aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm 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 149?: RIC V Diocletian 149 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 149.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 149?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AETERNA. Portrait type: laureate.