What is RIC VI Serdica 8b?

RIC VI Serdica 8b is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Serdica 8b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Serdica 8b?

RIC VI Serdica 8b was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.18g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Galerius Aureus — RIC VI Serdica 8b

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Serdica 8b

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Serdica

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.18g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMINVS NOB CAES

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI IVV-ENTVTIS

Maximinus Daia, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to right, two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC VI Serdica 8b is an aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Serdica mint. The reverse depicts Maximinus Daia, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to right, two ensigns. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.18g, 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 8b?: RIC VI Serdica 8b is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Serdica 8b.
How do you identify RIC VI Serdica 8b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Maximinus Daia, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to right, two ensigns with the inscription PRINCIPI IVV-ENTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Serdica 8b?: RIC VI Serdica 8b was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.18g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.