What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 10b?

RIC VI Heraclea 10b was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.82g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Uncertain Value — RIC VI Heraclea 10b

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Heraclea 10b

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Uncertain Value

Date

296 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.82g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE

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

About This Type

This RIC VI Heraclea 10b is an uncertain value of Diocletian (296 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a six or seven-turreted enclosure. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.82g, 19mm diameter.

About the Heraclea Thracica Mint

Heraclea Thracica (modern Eregli, Turkey) was a late Roman mint established during Diocletian's reform, producing coinage from the late third through the mid-fifth century.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Heraclea 10b?: RIC VI Heraclea 10b is a Silver Uncertain Value of Diocletian (296 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 10b.
How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 10b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a six or seven-turreted enclosure with the inscription VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 10b?: RIC VI Heraclea 10b was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.82g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.