Maximian Uncertain Value, Diocletian reverse
RIC VI Ticinum 15a · 294 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CONSTANTIVS CAESAR
Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right
Reverse
VIRTVS - MILITVM
Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in a six-turreted enclosure
About This Type
This RIC VI Ticinum 15a is an uncertain value of Maximian (294 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in a six-turreted enclosure. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.85g, 19mm diameter.
About the Ticinum Mint
Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Ticinum 15a?
- RIC VI Ticinum 15a is a Silver Uncertain Value of Maximian (294 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 15a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 15a?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS CAESAR. The reverse depicts Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in a six-turreted enclosure with the inscription VIRTVS - MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 15a?
- RIC VI Ticinum 15a was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.85g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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