What is RIC V Diocletian 600?

RIC V Diocletian 600 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 600.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 600?

RIC V Diocletian 600 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.39g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 600

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 600

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.39g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Maximian, laureate, right or left

Reverse

P M TR P P P

Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand; behind, four ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 600 is an aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand; behind, four ensigns. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.39g, 24mm 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 600?: RIC V Diocletian 600 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 600.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 600?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right or left with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand; behind, four ensigns with the inscription P M TR P P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 600?: RIC V Diocletian 600 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.39g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.