Issuing authority
Roman Empire
Imperial Rome issued an extensive precious-metal and base-metal coinage across dozens of mints.
- Kind
- empire
- Region
- Mediterranean, Europe
- Recorded period
- 27 BC – AD 476
Eastern continuation catalogued separately as the Byzantine Empire.
Objects are filed under the historical authority that actually issued or made them. A recorded period comes from the issuer's own reference description and is left blank where no source states it.
Catalogue entries (2,045)
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Römisch-Germanisches Museum (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Mediolanum 5F
RIC IX Mediolanum 5F. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Valentinian II. Mint: Mediolanum. The obverse shows bust of Theodosius I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG. The reverse shows two emperors, nimbate, seated, facing on throne, the one on right holding mappa in…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Nicomedia 25A
AD 378–AD 383
AE2 in bronze struck at Nicomedia under Theodosius I, AD 378–AD 383, catalogued as RIC IX Nicomedia 25A. Obverse: Bust of Gratian, helmeted (with pearl-diadem), draped and cuirassed, right, holding spear and shield in front. Reverse: Emperor, head right, standing facing, on ship, raising right hand; Victory seated a…
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The British Museum
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RIC IX Rome 35A
RIC IX Rome 35A. Denomination: Siliqua. Authority: Gratian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Gratian, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG. The reverse shows roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear, with the legend VRBS-ROMA. Relate…
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Münzkabinett Wien (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Rome 51D
RIC IX Rome 51D. Denomination: AE4. Authority: Gratian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Theodosius I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG. The reverse shows vOT/XV/MVLT (or MV•LT)/XX within wreath.
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Münzkabinett Wien (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Sirmium 10B
AD 378–AD 383
Solidus in gold struck at Sirmium under Valentinian II, AD 378–AD 383, catalogued as RIC IX Sirmium 10B. Obverse: Bust of Theodosius I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Two emperors, of equal size, seated facing on throne, together holding globe. Behind and Between them a Victory with outspread…
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Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
ancient coins
RIC IX Sirmium 9A
AD 378–AD 383
Solidus in gold struck at Sirmium under Valentinian II, AD 378–AD 383, catalogued as RIC IX Sirmium 9A. Obverse: Bust of Gratian, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Two emperors, of whom the one on the right is the smaller, seated facing on throne, together holding globe. Behind and Between them a…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Siscia 31A
RIC IX Siscia 31A is an AE4 coin associated with the Roman Empire. The obverse features a bust of Gratian facing right, depicted as pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed. This side bears the inscription legend D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG. The reverse design displays the text VOT/XV/MVLT/XX enclosed within a wreath, with…
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Münzkabinett Berlin, via nomisma.org / OCRE
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RIC IX Thessalonica 36
RIC IX Thessalonica 36. Denomination: Siliqua. Authority: Valentinian II. Mint: Thessalonica. The obverse shows bust of Gratian, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG. The reverse shows vOT/XV/MVLT/XXX within laurel wreath.
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Treveri 49B
RIC IX Treveri 49B. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Gratian. Mint: Trier. The obverse shows bust of Gratian, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG. The reverse shows two emperors seated facing, together holding globe. Behind and between them the upper portion of a Vict…
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The British Museum
ancient coins
RIC IX Treveri 63
This object is a siliqua, classified under the type reference RIC IX Treveri 63. The obverse depicts a right-facing bust of Gratian, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed, accompanied by the inscription "D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG". The reverse features the text "VOT/XV/MVLT/XX" positioned within a laurel wreath. There…
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Münzkabinett Berlin, via nomisma.org / OCRE
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RIC IX Aquileia 39A
RIC IX Aquileia 39A. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Valentinian II. Mint: Aquileia. The obverse shows bust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG. The reverse shows constantinopolis, helmeted, head right, seated facing, on throne, holding sceptre…
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Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
ancient coins
RIC IX Arelate 26A
AD 383–AD 388
AE3 in bronze struck at Arelate under Magnus Maximus, AD 383–AD 388, catalogued as RIC IX Arelate 26A. Obverse: Bust of Magnus Maximus, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Emperor, head left, standing facing, with right hand raising kneeling turreted female, and holding Victory on globe. Obverse le…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Constantinople 71B
RIC IX Constantinople 71B. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Theodosius I, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG. The reverse shows constantinopolis, helmeted, head right, seated facing, on throne ornamente…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
ancient coins
RIC IX Constantinople 75C
RIC IX Constantinople 75C. Denomination: Tremissis. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG. The reverse shows victory advancing right, holding wreath and cross on globe, with the legend VICT…
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Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Constantinople 83A: Subtype 2
RIC IX Constantinople 83A: Subtype 2. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG. The reverse shows emperor standing right, holding standard and globe, left foot on…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Heraclea 24A
RIC IX Heraclea 24A. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Heraclea. The obverse shows bust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG. The reverse shows emperor standing right, holding labarum and globe, left foot on captive, with the legen…
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Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Lugdunum 32
AD 383–AD 388
AE2 in bronze struck at Lugdunum under Magnus Maximus, AD 383–AD 388, catalogued as RIC IX Lugdunum 32. Obverse: Bust of Magnus Maximus, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Emperor, head left, standing facing, with right hand raising kneeling turreted woman, and holding Victory on globe in left. Ob…
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Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
ancient coins
RIC IX Lugdunum 36A
RIC IX Lugdunum 36A. Denomination: AE4. Authority: Magnus Maximus. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Magnus Maximus, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N MA-XIMVS P F AVG. The reverse shows camp-gate with star between its two turrets, with the legend SPES RO-MANORVM. Related type…
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State Museum of Prehistory Halle (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
ancient coins
RIC IX Siscia 33
AD 383–AD 384
AE2 in bronze struck at Siscia under Theodosius I, AD 383–AD 384, catalogued as RIC IX Siscia 33. Obverse: Bust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, holding spear and shield in front; above, hand holding wreath. Reverse: Emperor, head left, standing facing, holding standard in right hand and res…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
ancient coins
RIC IX Siscia 36
RIC IX Siscia 36 is an AE4 denomination Roman Empire coin type. The obverse depicts a pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Arcadius facing right, accompanied by the obverse legend D N ARCADIVS P F AVG. The reverse design features VOT/V enclosed within a wreath, with no reverse legend recorded. The recorded…
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Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Thessalonica 44A
AD 383–AD 388
AE2 in bronze struck at Thessalonica under Theodosius I, AD 383–AD 388, catalogued as RIC IX Thessalonica 44A. Obverse: Bust of Valentinian II, helmeted (with pearl-diadem), draped and cuirassed, right, holding spear and shield in front. Reverse: Emperor, head right, standing left, on ship, raising right hand; Victo…
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Numista catalogue (photo contributor credited on the source page)
ancient coins
RIC IX Treveri 75
AD 383–AD 388
Solidus in gold struck at Trier under Magnus Maximus, AD 383–AD 388, catalogued as RIC IX Treveri 75. Obverse: Bust of Flavius Victor, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Two emperors seated facing, together holding globe. Behind and between them the upper portion of a Victory with outspread wings;…
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Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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RIC IX Treveri 76
AD 383–AD 388
Solidus in gold struck at Trier under Magnus Maximus, AD 383–AD 388, catalogued as RIC IX Treveri 76. Obverse: Bust of Magnus Maximus, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum and Victory on globe. Obverse legend: D N MAG MA-XIMVS P F AVG. Reverse…
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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RIC IX Treveri 77B
RIC IX Treveri 77B. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Magnus Maximus. Mint: Trier. The obverse shows bust of Magnus Maximus, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N MAG MA-XIMVS P F AVG. The reverse shows two emperors seated facing, together holding globe. Behind and between them the upper…
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