RIC VI Rome 37a Maximian obverse — Head of Diocletian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Rome 37a Maximian reverse — Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripo... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Rome 37a
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
Uncertain Value
Date
295 AD-297 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.86g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

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 37a is an uncertain value of Maximian (295 AD-297 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 2.86g, 19mm diameter.

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 37a?
RIC VI Rome 37a is a Silver Uncertain Value of Maximian (295 AD-297 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 37a.
How do you identify RIC VI Rome 37a?
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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Rome 37a?
RIC VI Rome 37a was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.86g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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