Constantius Chlorus Uncertain Value, Diocletian reverse
RIC VI Heraclea 9 · 296 AD · Heraclea Thracica · Issued under Diocletian
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CONSTANTIVS CAESAR
Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right
Reverse
PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
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 9 is an uncertain value of Constantius Chlorus, issued under 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 3.37g, 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 9?
- RIC VI Heraclea 9 is a Silver Uncertain Value of Constantius Chlorus issued under Diocletian (296 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 9.
- How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 9?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS CAESAR. 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 PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 9?
- RIC VI Heraclea 9 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.37g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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