How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 311?

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 311?

RIC V Diocletian 311 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.44g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 311

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 311

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

290 AD-292 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.44g

Diameter

21mm

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 311 is an aureus of Diocletian (290 AD-292 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.44g, 21mm 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 311?: RIC V Diocletian 311 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (290 AD-292 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 311.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 311?: 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 311?: RIC V Diocletian 311 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.44g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.