What is RIC V Diocletian 603?

RIC V Diocletian 603 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 603.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 603?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription CONCORDIAE MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 603?

RIC V Diocletian 603 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.24g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 603

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 603

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.24g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS AVG

Bust of Maximian, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

CONCORDIAE MILITVM

Concordia, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 603 is an aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.24g, 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 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 603?: RIC V Diocletian 603 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 603.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 603?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription CONCORDIAE MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 603?: RIC V Diocletian 603 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.24g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.