How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 42b?

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

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 42b?

RIC VI Antioch 42b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.07g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Uncertain Value — RIC VI Antioch 42b

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Antioch 42b

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Uncertain Value

Date

298 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.07g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - MILITVM

Camp gate, three turrets, open, no doors

About This Type

This RIC VI Antioch 42b is an uncertain value of Diocletian (298 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate, three turrets, open, no doors. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.07g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Antioch 42b?: RIC VI Antioch 42b is a Silver Uncertain Value of Diocletian (298 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Antioch 42b.
How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 42b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate, three turrets, open, no doors with the inscription VIRTVS - MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 42b?: RIC VI Antioch 42b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.07g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.