What is RIC VI Treveri 87b?

RIC VI Treveri 87b is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 87b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 87b?

RIC VI Treveri 87b was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.4g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Aureus, Maximian (RIC VI Treveri 87b)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 87b

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

295 AD-305 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.4g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - ILLVRICI

Maximian, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing downwards; below horse, galley with four rowers

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 87b is an aureus of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing downwards; below horse, galley with four rowers. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.4g, 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 87b?: RIC VI Treveri 87b is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (295 AD-305 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 87b.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 87b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing downwards; below horse, galley with four rowers with the inscription VIRTVS - ILLVRICI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 87b?: RIC VI Treveri 87b was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.4g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.