Diocletian Aureus, Diocletian reverse
RIC VI Antioch 6 · 293 AD-295 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
DIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS
Head of Diocletian, laureate, right
Reverse
CONSVL V - P P PROCOS
Diocletian, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, holding out globe with right hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Antioch 6 is an aureus of Diocletian (293 AD-295 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, holding out globe with right hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.4g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Antioch 6?
- RIC VI Antioch 6 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (293 AD-295 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Antioch 6.
- How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 6?
- The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Diocletian, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, holding out globe with right hand with the inscription CONSVL V - P P PROCOS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 6?
- RIC VI Antioch 6 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.4g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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