What is RIC VI Treveri 54?

RIC VI Treveri 54 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 54.

How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 54?

The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Head of Jupiter, laureate, right with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI or IOVI CON-SERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 54?

RIC VI Treveri 54 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.86g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian Aureus, Head reverse (RIC VI Treveri 54)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 54

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

295 AD-305 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.86g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI or IOVI CON-SERVATORI

Head of Jupiter, laureate, right

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 54 is an aureus of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Head of Jupiter, laureate, right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.86g, 21mm 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 54?: RIC VI Treveri 54 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 54.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 54?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Head of Jupiter, laureate, right with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI or IOVI CON-SERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 54?: RIC VI Treveri 54 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.86g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.