Maximian Uncertain Value — RIC VI Rome 39

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Rome 39

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Uncertain Value

Date

295 AD-297 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS CAES

Bust of Galerius, laureate, draped, right, holding shield with left arm

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 39 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.

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 39?: RIC VI Rome 39 is a Silver Uncertain Value of Maximian (295 AD-297 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 39.
How do you identify RIC VI Rome 39?: The obverse depicts Bust of Galerius, laureate, draped, right, holding shield with left arm 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.