What is RIC VI Treveri 40?

RIC VI Treveri 40 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 40.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 40?

RIC VI Treveri 40 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.72g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian Aureus, Jupiter reverse (RIC VI Treveri 40)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 40

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

295 AD-305 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.72g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

CONSERVAT-ORES AVGG ET CAESS NN

Jupiter, chlamys draped over right shoulder, standing right, holding sceptre in left hand, facing Hercules, standing front, head left, holding lion's skin and club in left hand; both holding up a small Victory between them

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 40 is an aureus of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys draped over right shoulder, standing right, holding sceptre in left hand, facing Hercules, standing front, head left, holding lion's skin and club in left hand; both holding up a small Victory between them. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.72g, 18mm 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 40?: RIC VI Treveri 40 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 40.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 40?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys draped over right shoulder, standing right, holding sceptre in left hand, facing Hercules, standing front, head left, holding lion's skin and club in left hand; both holding up a small Victory between them with the inscription CONSERVAT-ORES AVGG ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 40?: RIC VI Treveri 40 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.72g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.