What is RIC VI Rome 31a?

RIC VI Rome 31a is a Silver Uncertain Value of Maximian (294 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 31a.

Maximian Uncertain Value — RIC VI Rome 31a

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Rome 31a

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Uncertain Value

Date

294 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Head of Diocletian, 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 31a 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Rome 31a?: RIC VI Rome 31a is a Silver Uncertain Value of Maximian (294 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 31a.
How do you identify RIC VI Rome 31a?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS 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.