What is RIC VI Treveri 508b?

RIC VI Treveri 508b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (302 AD-303 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 508b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 508b?

RIC VI Treveri 508b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.15g, diameter 30mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian AE1, Genius reverse (RIC VI Treveri 508b)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 508b

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

AE1

Date

302 AD-303 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.15g

Diameter

30mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS NOBIL C

Bust of Galerius, laureate, cuirassed, 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 508b is an ae1 of Maximian (302 AD-303 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 11.15g, 30mm 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 508b?: RIC VI Treveri 508b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (302 AD-303 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 508b.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 508b?: The obverse depicts Bust of Galerius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS NOBIL C. 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 508b?: RIC VI Treveri 508b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.15g, diameter 30mm, die axis 6 h, struck.