Diocletian Uncertain Value, Diocletian reverse
RIC VI Siscia 49 · 295 AD · Siscia · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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 Diocletian, issued under 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 Diocletian issued under 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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