Maximian Uncertain Value, Diocletian reverse
RIC VI Heraclea 3 · 294 AD · Heraclea Thracica · Issued under Diocletian
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
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 Maximian, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Heraclea 3?
- RIC VI Heraclea 3 is a Silver Uncertain Value of Maximian issued under 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.
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