What is RIC VI Serdica 18a?

RIC VI Serdica 18a is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (306 AD-307 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Serdica 18a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Serdica 18a?

RIC VI Serdica 18a was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.29g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Galerius Aureus — RIC VI Serdica 18a

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Serdica 18a

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

306 AD-307 AD

Mint

Serdica

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.29g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVIS CONS-ERVATOR

Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle holding wreath in its beak

About This Type

This RIC VI Serdica 18a is an aureus of Galerius (306 AD-307 AD), struck at the Serdica mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle holding wreath in its beak. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.29g, 19mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Serdica Mint

Serdica (modern Sofia, Bulgaria) was a late Roman mint that operated primarily during the Tetrarchy and Constantinian periods, serving the Balkan military zone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Serdica 18a?: RIC VI Serdica 18a is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (306 AD-307 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Serdica 18a.
How do you identify RIC VI Serdica 18a?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle holding wreath in its beak with the inscription IOVIS CONS-ERVATOR. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Serdica 18a?: RIC VI Serdica 18a was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.29g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.