How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 15a?

The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Three-turreted gateway, open, no doors with the inscription VIRTVS - MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Thessalonica 15a?

RIC VI Thessalonica 15a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.37g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Uncertain Value — RIC VI Thessalonica 15a

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Thessalonica 15a

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Uncertain Value

Date

302 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.37g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - MILITVM

Three-turreted gateway, open, no doors

About This Type

This RIC VI Thessalonica 15a is an uncertain value of Diocletian (302 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Three-turreted gateway, open, no doors. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.37g, 20mm diameter.

About the Thessalonica Mint

Thessalonica (modern Thessaloniki, Greece) operated as an imperial mint from the late third century. It was a key Balkan mint serving the military needs of the Danube and eastern frontiers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Thessalonica 15a?: RIC VI Thessalonica 15a is a Silver Uncertain Value of Diocletian (302 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 15a.
How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 15a?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Three-turreted gateway, open, no doors with the inscription VIRTVS - MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Thessalonica 15a?: RIC VI Thessalonica 15a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.37g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.