Constantius Chlorus Uncertain Value, Diocletian reverse
RIC VI Rome 42a · 295 AD-297 AD · Rome · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
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 Constantius Chlorus, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Rome 42a?
- RIC VI Rome 42a is a Silver Uncertain Value of Constantius Chlorus issued under 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.
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