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.

Diocletian Aureus, Diocletian (RIC VI Antioch 6)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Antioch 6

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

293 AD-295 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.4g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

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.

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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.