Maximian Aureus, Diocletian reverse
RIC VI Rome 3 · 294 AD-295 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
MAXIMIANVS AVG
Head of Maximian, laureate, right
Reverse
[C-OMIT-ATVS - AV-GG or CO-MITA-TVS AV-GG]
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 3 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. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.7g, 19mm diameter.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Rome 3?
- RIC VI Rome 3 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (294 AD-295 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 3.
- How do you identify RIC VI Rome 3?
- The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hands, the nearer holding short sceptre in left hand with the inscription [C-OMIT-ATVS - AV-GG or CO-MITA-TVS AV-GG]. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Rome 3?
- RIC VI Rome 3 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.7g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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