RIC VI Siscia 49 Maximian obverse — Head of Diocletian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Siscia 49 Maximian reverse — Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over trip... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Siscia 49
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
Uncertain Value
Date
295 AD
Mint
Siscia
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.73g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

VICTO-RIA AVGG

Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a six-turreted enclosure

About This Type

This RIC VI Siscia 49 is an uncertain value of Maximian (295 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a six-turreted enclosure. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.73g, 20mm diameter.

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 49?
RIC VI Siscia 49 is a Silver Uncertain Value of Maximian (295 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 49.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 49?
The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a six-turreted enclosure with the inscription VICTO-RIA AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 49?
RIC VI Siscia 49 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.73g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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