RIC VI Rome 22b Maximian obverse — Head of Galerius, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Rome 22b Maximian reverse — Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripo... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Rome 22b
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
Uncertain Value
Date
294 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.45g
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS CAES

Head of Galerius, 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 22b 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.45g.

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 22b?
RIC VI Rome 22b is a Silver Uncertain Value of Maximian (294 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 22b.
How do you identify RIC VI Rome 22b?
The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS CAES. 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Rome 22b?
RIC VI Rome 22b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.45g, die axis 5 h, struck.

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