Diocletian Aureus — RIC VI Thessalonica 3

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Thessalonica 3

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

300 AD-303 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI or IOVI CONSE-RVATORI

Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle

About This Type

This RIC VI Thessalonica 3 is an aureus of Diocletian (300 AD-303 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle.

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 Thessalonica Mint

Thessalonica (modern Thessaloniki, Greece) operated as an imperial mint from the late third century. It was a key Balkan mint serving the military needs of the Danube and eastern frontiers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Thessalonica 3?: RIC VI Thessalonica 3 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (300 AD-303 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 3.
How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 3?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI or IOVI CONSE-RVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.