How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 617?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts The Parcae, draped, standing, clasping hands with the inscription FATIS VICTRICIBVS. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 617?

RIC V Diocletian 617 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 617

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 617

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.19g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FATIS VICTRICIBVS

The Parcae, draped, standing, clasping hands

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 617 is an aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts The Parcae, draped, standing, clasping hands. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.19g, 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 617?: RIC V Diocletian 617 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 617.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 617?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts The Parcae, draped, standing, clasping hands with the inscription FATIS VICTRICIBVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Diocletian 617?: RIC V Diocletian 617 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.