How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 316?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 316?

RIC V Diocletian 316 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.69g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 316

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 316

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.69g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG

Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 316 is an aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.69g, 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 316?: RIC V Diocletian 316 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 316.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 316?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 316?: RIC V Diocletian 316 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.69g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.