What is RIC V Diocletian 295?

RIC V Diocletian 295 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 295.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 295?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 295

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 295

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI

Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 295 is an aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre 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 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 295?: RIC V Diocletian 295 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 295.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 295?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.