What is RIC V Diocletian 605?

RIC V Diocletian 605 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 605.

How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 605?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription VIRTVTI HERCVLIS or VIRTVTI ERCVLIS. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 605?

RIC V Diocletian 605 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.12g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 605

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 605

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.12g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS AVG

Bust of Maximian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVTI HERCVLIS or VIRTVTI ERCVLIS

Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 605 is an aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.12g, 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 605?: RIC V Diocletian 605 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 605.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 605?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Maximian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription VIRTVTI HERCVLIS or VIRTVTI ERCVLIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 605?: RIC V Diocletian 605 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.12g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.