What is RIC VI Treveri 291a?

RIC VI Treveri 291a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (298 AD-299 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 291a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 291a?

RIC VI Treveri 291a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.6g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian AE1 — RIC VI Treveri 291a

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Trier, Fach Alte Geschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 291a

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

AE1

Date

298 AD-299 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.6g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI or GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI

Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 291a is an ae1 of Maximian (298 AD-299 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.6g, 26mm diameter.

About the AE1

AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian 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 291a?: RIC VI Treveri 291a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (298 AD-299 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 291a.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 291a?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI or GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 291a?: RIC VI Treveri 291a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.6g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.