What is RIC V Diocletian 492?

RIC V Diocletian 492 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 492.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 492?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 492?

RIC V Diocletian 492 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.46g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian Aureus, Jupiter (RIC V Diocletian 492)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 492

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.46g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Maximian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 492 is an aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Rome 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 5.46g, 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 492?: RIC V Diocletian 492 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 492.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 492?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 492?: RIC V Diocletian 492 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.46g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.