What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Rome 42a?

RIC VI Rome 42a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Uncertain Value — RIC VI Rome 42a

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Rome 42a

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Uncertain Value

Date

295 AD-297 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.18g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS CAES

Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - MILITVM

Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in a six-turreted enclosure

About This Type

This RIC VI Rome 42a 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 3.18g, 18mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Rome 42a?: RIC VI Rome 42a is a Silver Uncertain Value of Maximian (295 AD-297 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 42a.
How do you identify RIC VI Rome 42a?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS CAES. The reverse depicts Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in a six-turreted enclosure with the inscription VIRTVS - MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Rome 42a?: RIC VI Rome 42a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.