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RIC V Diocletian 144

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Diocletian 144. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Maximian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows jupiter, running right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and striking down Titan, with the legend IOVI FVLGERATORI.

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Historical context

Maximian served as Roman emperor alongside his co-emperor and superior, Diocletian, sharing the title of Augustus between 286 and 305. While Maximian directed military operations, Diocletian provided political leadership. This gold aureus was produced under Maximian's authority at the Rome mint, bearing the portrait and imperial title of his senior partner, Diocletian, who is named in the obverse inscription "IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG".

The aureus served as the principal gold coin of the Roman Empire from the first century BC until the early fourth century AD. On the reverse, the coin features the legend "IOVI FVLGERATORI" alongside a depiction of Jupiter running right, holding a thunderbolt to strike down a Titan.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Maximian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Jupiter, running right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and striking down Titan
Obverse legend
IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
IOVI FVLGERATORI

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Diocletian 144
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
IOVI FVLGERATORI
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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