Maximian Multiple-Gold — RIC VI Treveri 34

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 34

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

295 AD-305 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOBIL CAES

Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

REDDITOR LVCIS - AETERNA-E

Constantius Chlorus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, riding right, holding spear in right hand, toward Britannia, kneeling, extending hands; behind her, fortified city-gate; below her, LON; below horse, galley, right, with four soldiers

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 34 is a multiple-gold of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Constantius Chlorus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, riding right, holding spear in right hand, toward Britannia, kneeling, extending hands; behind her, fortified city-gate; below her, LON; below horse, galley, right, with four soldiers.

About the Multiple-Gold

Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.

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.

All Maximian coins Treveri mint All Multiple-Gold coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Treveri 34?: RIC VI Treveri 34 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 34.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 34?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOBIL CAES. The reverse depicts Constantius Chlorus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, riding right, holding spear in right hand, toward Britannia, kneeling, extending hands; behind her, fortified city-gate; below her, LON; below horse, galley, right, with four soldiers with the inscription REDDITOR LVCIS - AETERNA-E. Portrait type: laureate.