What is RIC VI Siscia 1?

RIC VI Siscia 1 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (293 AD-294 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 1.

Maximian Aureus, Hercules reverse (RIC VI Siscia 1)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 1

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

293 AD-294 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS P AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

HERCVLI D-EBELLAT

Hercules, standing left, fighting Hydra with club in right hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Siscia 1 is an aureus of Maximian (293 AD-294 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, fighting Hydra with club in right hand.

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 Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Siscia 1?: RIC VI Siscia 1 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (293 AD-294 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 1.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 1?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, fighting Hydra with club in right hand with the inscription HERCVLI D-EBELLAT. Portrait type: laureate.