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.

Diocletian Uncertain Value — RIC VI Heraclea 9

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Heraclea 9

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Uncertain Value

Date

296 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.37g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Heraclea 9?: RIC VI Heraclea 9 is a Silver Uncertain Value of 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.