How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 312?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, cuirassed or wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand across chest with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVG COS IIII P P. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle with the inscription IOVI VLTORI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 312?

RIC V Diocletian 312 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.91g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 312

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 312

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

290 AD-292 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.91g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS AVG COS IIII P P

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, cuirassed or wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand across chest

Reverse

IOVI VLTORI

Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 312 is an aureus of Diocletian (290 AD-292 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.91g, 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 312?: RIC V Diocletian 312 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (290 AD-292 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 312.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 312?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, cuirassed or wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand across chest with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVG COS IIII P P. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle with the inscription IOVI VLTORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 312?: RIC V Diocletian 312 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.91g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.