What is RIC VI Treveri 20?

RIC VI Treveri 20 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (293 AD-294 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 20.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 20?

RIC VI Treveri 20 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.37g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian Aureus — RIC VI Treveri 20

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 20

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

293 AD-294 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.37g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI FVL-GERATORI

Jupiter, standing right, hurling thunderbolt at giant with right hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 20 is an aureus of Maximian (293 AD-294 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, hurling thunderbolt at giant with right hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.37g, 19mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Treveri Mint

Treveri (modern Trier, Germany) was one of the principal mints of the late Roman Empire, operating from the late third century through the fifth century. It was a primary source of gold solidi for the Western Empire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Treveri 20?: RIC VI Treveri 20 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (293 AD-294 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 20.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 20?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, hurling thunderbolt at giant with right hand with the inscription IOVI FVL-GERATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 20?: RIC VI Treveri 20 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.37g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.