What is RIC VI Cyzicus 2?

RIC VI Cyzicus 2 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (294 AD-295 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Cyzicus 2.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Cyzicus 2?

RIC VI Cyzicus 2 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.38g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus, Diocletian (RIC VI Cyzicus 2)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Cyzicus 2

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

294 AD-295 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.38g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

VI-RT-VS AVGG NN

Diocletian, draped, seated right on throne, holding sceptre in right hand; Victory, standing behind, crowning emperor; to right, captive seated right, hands tied behind

About This Type

This RIC VI Cyzicus 2 is an aureus of Diocletian (294 AD-295 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, seated right on throne, holding sceptre in right hand; Victory, standing behind, crowning emperor; to right, captive seated right, hands tied behind. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.38g, 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 Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Cyzicus 2?: RIC VI Cyzicus 2 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (294 AD-295 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Cyzicus 2.
How do you identify RIC VI Cyzicus 2?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, seated right on throne, holding sceptre in right hand; Victory, standing behind, crowning emperor; to right, captive seated right, hands tied behind with the inscription VI-RT-VS AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Cyzicus 2?: RIC VI Cyzicus 2 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.38g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.