What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 307?

RIC V Diocletian 307 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.36g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 307

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 307

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

290 AD-292 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.36g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

CONSVL IIII P P PROCOS

Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, holding globe in right hand and sometimes parazonium

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 307 is an aureus of Diocletian (290 AD-292 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, holding globe in right hand and sometimes parazonium. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.36g, 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 307?: RIC V Diocletian 307 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (290 AD-292 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 307.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 307?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, holding globe in right hand and sometimes parazonium with the inscription CONSVL IIII P P PROCOS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 307?: RIC V Diocletian 307 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.36g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.