How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 16b?

The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. 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 16b?

RIC VI Thessalonica 16b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.4g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Uncertain Value — RIC VI Thessalonica 16b

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Thessalonica 16b

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Uncertain Value

Date

302 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.4g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - MILITVM

Three-turreted gateway, open, no doors

About This Type

This RIC VI Thessalonica 16b 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 3.4g, 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 16b?: RIC VI Thessalonica 16b is a Silver Uncertain Value of Diocletian (302 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 16b.
How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 16b?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. 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 16b?: RIC VI Thessalonica 16b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.4g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.