What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 3?

RIC VI Heraclea 3 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.91g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Diocletian Uncertain Value — RIC VI Heraclea 3

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Heraclea 3

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Uncertain Value

Date

294 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.91g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

VICTORIA S-ARMATICA

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 3 is an uncertain value of Diocletian (294 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 2.91g, 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 3?: RIC VI Heraclea 3 is a Silver Uncertain Value of Diocletian (294 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 3.
How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 3?: 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 VICTORIA S-ARMATICA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 3?: RIC VI Heraclea 3 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.91g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.