What is RIC V Diocletian 601?

RIC V Diocletian 601 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 601.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 601

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 601

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

CONCORDIAE AVGG NN

Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, seated left, each holding globe and parazonium, being crowned by Victory

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 601 is an aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, seated left, each holding globe and parazonium, being crowned by Victory.

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 601?: RIC V Diocletian 601 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 601.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 601?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, seated left, each holding globe and parazonium, being crowned by Victory with the inscription CONCORDIAE AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.