RIC VI Antioch 33b Diocletian obverse — Head of Galerius, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Antioch 33b Diocletian reverse — Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over ... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Antioch 33b
Ruler
Diocletian
Denomination
Uncertain Value
Date
294 AD-295 AD
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.05g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS CAESAR

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE

Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a four-turreted enclosure

About This Type

This RIC VI Antioch 33b is an uncertain value of Diocletian (294 AD-295 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a four-turreted enclosure. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.05g, 19mm diameter.

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 33b?
RIC VI Antioch 33b is a Silver Uncertain Value of Diocletian (294 AD-295 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Antioch 33b.
How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 33b?
The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS CAESAR. The reverse depicts Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a four-turreted enclosure with the inscription VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 33b?
RIC VI Antioch 33b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.05g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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