What is RIC V Diocletian 288?

RIC V Diocletian 288 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (290 AD-292 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 288.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 288?

The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand with the inscription COS IIII. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 288?

RIC V Diocletian 288 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.43g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 288

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 288

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

290 AD-292 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.43g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS IIII

Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 288 is an aureus of Diocletian (290 AD-292 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.43g, 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 Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 288?: RIC V Diocletian 288 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (290 AD-292 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 288.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 288?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand with the inscription COS IIII. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 288?: RIC V Diocletian 288 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.43g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.