What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 17?

RIC VI Antioch 17 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.32g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus, Maximian (RIC VI Antioch 17)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Antioch 17

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

299 AD-302 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.32g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

CONSVL VI - P P PROCOS

Maximian, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, holding out globe with right hand and holding short baton at side in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Antioch 17 is an aureus of Diocletian (299 AD-302 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Maximian, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, holding out globe with right hand and holding short baton at side in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.32g, 19mm 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 VI Antioch 17?: RIC VI Antioch 17 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (299 AD-302 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Antioch 17.
How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 17?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Maximian, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, holding out globe with right hand and holding short baton at side in left hand with the inscription CONSVL VI - P P PROCOS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 17?: RIC VI Antioch 17 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.32g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.