Maximian Uncertain Value, Diocletian reverse
RIC VI Ticinum 16a · 295 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Head of Diocletian, laureate, right
Reverse
VICTORIA - SARMAT
Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in a six-turreted enclosure
About This Type
This RIC VI Ticinum 16a is an uncertain value of Maximian (295 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 3.34g, 20mm 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 16a?
- RIC VI Ticinum 16a is a Silver Uncertain Value of Maximian (295 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 16a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 16a?
- 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, gate in a six-turreted enclosure with the inscription VICTORIA - SARMAT. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 16a?
- RIC VI Ticinum 16a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
Identify your own coins
Upload a photo and get instant attribution powered by our catalog of 80,000+ ancient coin types.
Try Coin Identification