RIC VI Siscia 85b Maximian obverse, Head of Maximian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Siscia 85b Maximian reverse, Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holdin... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Siscia 85b
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
295 AD
Mint
Siscia
Metal
Bronze
Weight
8.6g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI

Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Siscia 85b is an ae1 of Maximian (295 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.6g, 28mm 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 85b?
RIC VI Siscia 85b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (295 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 85b.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 85b?
The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 85b?
RIC VI Siscia 85b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.6g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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