What is RIC VI Rome 1?

RIC VI Rome 1 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (294 AD-295 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 1.

Maximian Aureus, Diocletian reverse (RIC VI Rome 1)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Rome 1

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

294 AD-295 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

COMITA-TVS - AVGG

Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hands, the nearer holding short sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Rome 1 is an aureus of Maximian (294 AD-295 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hands, the nearer holding short sceptre in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Rome 1?: RIC VI Rome 1 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (294 AD-295 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 1.
How do you identify RIC VI Rome 1?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hands, the nearer holding short sceptre in left hand with the inscription COMITA-TVS - AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.