What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 313?

RIC V Diocletian 313 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.16g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 313

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 313

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.16g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right or left

Reverse

CONCORDIAE AVGG NN

Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, seated left, each holding globe and parazonium, being crowned by Victory

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 313 is an aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, seated left, each holding globe and parazonium, being crowned by Victory. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.16g, 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 313?: RIC V Diocletian 313 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 313.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 313?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right or left with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, seated left, each holding globe and parazonium, being crowned by Victory with the inscription CONCORDIAE AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 313?: RIC V Diocletian 313 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.16g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.