What is RIC V Diocletian 596?

RIC V Diocletian 596 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (299 AD-303 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 596.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 596?

RIC V Diocletian 596 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.75g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 596

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 596

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

299 AD-303 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.75g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

CONSVL III P P PROCOS

Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 596 is an aureus of Diocletian (299 AD-303 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.75g, 22mm 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 Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 596?: RIC V Diocletian 596 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (299 AD-303 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 596.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 596?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand with the inscription CONSVL III P P PROCOS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 596?: RIC V Diocletian 596 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.75g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.