Diocletian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 620

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 620

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG

Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 620 is an aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

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 620?: RIC V Diocletian 620 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 620.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 620?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.