What is RIC V Diocletian 289?

RIC V Diocletian 289 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (290 AD-292 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 289.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 289?

RIC V Diocletian 289 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.38g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 289

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 289

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

290 AD-292 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.38g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

P M TR P P P

Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand; behind, four ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 289 is an aureus of Diocletian (290 AD-292 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand; behind, four ensigns. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.38g, 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 289?: RIC V Diocletian 289 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (290 AD-292 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 289.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 289?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand; behind, four ensigns with the inscription P M TR P P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 289?: RIC V Diocletian 289 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.38g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.