What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 314?

RIC V Diocletian 314 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.2g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 314

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 314

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.2g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FATIS VICTRICIBVS

The Parcae, draped, standing, clasping hands, figure on left sometimes holding cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 314 is an aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts The Parcae, draped, standing, clasping hands, figure on left sometimes holding cornucopiae. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.2g, 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 314?: RIC V Diocletian 314 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 314.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 314?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts The Parcae, draped, standing, clasping hands, figure on left sometimes holding cornucopiae with the inscription FATIS VICTRICIBVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 314?: RIC V Diocletian 314 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.2g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.