Diocletian Uncertain Value, Diocletian reverse
RIC VI Heraclea 10b · 296 AD · Heraclea Thracica
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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.
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.
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