What are the physical specifications of RIC V Quietus 1?

RIC V Quietus 1 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.61g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Quietus Aureus — RIC V Quietus 1

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Quietus 1

Ruler

Quietus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-261 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.61g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG

Bust of Quietus, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Quietus 1 is an aureus of Quietus (260 AD-261 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.61g, 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 Quietus 1?: RIC V Quietus 1 is a Gold Aureus of Quietus (260 AD-261 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Quietus 1.
How do you identify RIC V Quietus 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Quietus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Quietus 1?: RIC V Quietus 1 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.61g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.