How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 37a?

The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate, three turrets, open, no doors with the inscription VIRTVS - MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.

Diocletian Uncertain Value — RIC VI Antioch 37a

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Antioch 37a

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Uncertain Value

Date

297 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - MILITVM

Camp gate, three turrets, open, no doors

About This Type

This RIC VI Antioch 37a is an uncertain value of Diocletian (297 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate, three turrets, open, no doors.

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 37a?: RIC VI Antioch 37a is a Silver Uncertain Value of Diocletian (297 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Antioch 37a.
How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 37a?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate, three turrets, open, no doors with the inscription VIRTVS - MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.