What is RIC V Diocletian 598?

RIC V Diocletian 598 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (288 AD-289 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 598.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 598?

The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, spearing fallen enemy with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 598?

RIC V Diocletian 598 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.38g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 598

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 598

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

288 AD-289 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.38g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS III

Maximian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, spearing fallen enemy

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 598 is an aureus of Diocletian (288 AD-289 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, spearing fallen enemy. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.38g, 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 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 598?: RIC V Diocletian 598 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (288 AD-289 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 598.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 598?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, spearing fallen enemy with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 598?: RIC V Diocletian 598 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.38g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.