RIC VI Rome 20 Maximian obverse — Head of Maximian, laureate, right Obverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VI Rome 20
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
Uncertain Value
Date
294 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Portrait Type
laureate

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

VICTORI-A SARMAT

Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in a six-turreted enclosure

About This Type

This RIC VI Rome 20 is an uncertain value of Maximian (294 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in a six-turreted enclosure.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Rome 20?
RIC VI Rome 20 is a Silver Uncertain Value of Maximian (294 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 20.
How do you identify RIC VI Rome 20?
The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in a six-turreted enclosure with the inscription VICTORI-A SARMAT. Portrait type: laureate.

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