What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 251?

RIC V Diocletian 251 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.14g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Quinarius Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 251

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 251

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Quinarius Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Weight

3.14g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI

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

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 251 is a quinarius aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 3.14g, 17mm diameter.

About the Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 251?: RIC V Diocletian 251 is a Gold Quinarius Aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 251.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 251?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 251?: RIC V Diocletian 251 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.14g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.