RIC VI Siscia 134b Maximian obverse, Head of Maximian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Siscia 134b Maximian reverse, Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Siscia 134b
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
301 AD
Mint
Siscia
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.65g
Diameter
29mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTER

Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Siscia 134b is an ae1 of Maximian (301 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.65g, 29mm diameter.

About the AE1

AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Siscia 134b?
RIC VI Siscia 134b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (301 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 134b.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 134b?
The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTER. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 134b?
RIC VI Siscia 134b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.65g, diameter 29mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

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