Maximian Fraction
RIC VI Ticinum 38b · 299 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right, seen from behind
Reverse
VOT / Punkt / XX / S
VOT / • / XX within a wreath
About This Type
This RIC VI Ticinum 38b is a fraction of Maximian (299 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts VOT / • / XX within a wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.75g, 22mm 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 38b?
- RIC VI Ticinum 38b is a Bronze Fraction of Maximian (299 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 38b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 38b?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT / • / XX within a wreath with the inscription VOT / Punkt / XX / S. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 38b?
- RIC VI Ticinum 38b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.75g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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