What is RIC V Diocletian 294?

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

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 294

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 294

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FATIS VICTRICIBVS

The Parcae, draped, standing, clasping hands, holding three cornucopiae and two rudders

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 294 is an aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts The Parcae, draped, standing, clasping hands, holding three cornucopiae and two rudders.

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 294?: RIC V Diocletian 294 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 294.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 294?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts The Parcae, draped, standing, clasping hands, holding three cornucopiae and two rudders with the inscription FATIS VICTRICIBVS. Portrait type: laureate.