What is RIC VI Serdica 6b?

RIC VI Serdica 6b is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Serdica 6b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Serdica 6b?

RIC VI Serdica 6b was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.2g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Galerius Aureus — RIC VI Serdica 6b

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Serdica 6b

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Serdica

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.2g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

HERCVLI - VICTORI

Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with right hand and holding up apple(s) and lion's skin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Serdica 6b is an aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Serdica mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with right hand and holding up apple(s) and lion's skin in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.2g, 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 6b?: RIC VI Serdica 6b is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Serdica 6b.
How do you identify RIC VI Serdica 6b?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with right hand and holding up apple(s) and lion's skin in left hand with the inscription HERCVLI - VICTORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Serdica 6b?: RIC VI Serdica 6b was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.2g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.