What is RIC VI Treveri 38?

RIC VI Treveri 38 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 38.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 38?

RIC VI Treveri 38 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.52g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Maximian Aureus, Mars reverse (RIC VI Treveri 38)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 38

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

295 AD-305 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.52g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS N C

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

COMES - AVGG

Mars, helmeted, nude, standing front, head left, in arched distyle temple, leaning on spear with right hand and holding shield on left arm

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 38 is an aureus of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, nude, standing front, head left, in arched distyle temple, leaning on spear with right hand and holding shield on left arm. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.52g, 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 38?: RIC VI Treveri 38 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 38.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 38?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS N C. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, nude, standing front, head left, in arched distyle temple, leaning on spear with right hand and holding shield on left arm with the inscription COMES - AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 38?: RIC VI Treveri 38 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.52g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.