What is RIC VI Treveri 25?

RIC VI Treveri 25 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (293 AD-294 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 25.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 25?

RIC VI Treveri 25 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.5g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian Aureus — RIC VI Treveri 25

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 25

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

293 AD-294 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.5g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVTI - AVGG

Hercules, advancing right, raising club in right hand and carrying Erymanthian boar on left shoulder

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 25 is an aureus of Maximian (293 AD-294 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, advancing right, raising club in right hand and carrying Erymanthian boar on left shoulder. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.5g, 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 25?: RIC VI Treveri 25 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (293 AD-294 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 25.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 25?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, advancing right, raising club in right hand and carrying Erymanthian boar on left shoulder with the inscription VIRTVTI - AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 25?: RIC VI Treveri 25 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.5g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.