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RIC VI Aquileia 16a

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Aquileia 16a is a Roman Empire coin denomination of uncertain value. The obverse design features the laureate head of Diocletian facing right, accompanied by the obverse legend DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse displays the inscription XCVI / AQ enclosed within a wreath. There is no recorded reverse legend on the piece.

The recorded material of the coin is silver. It was produced at the mint of Aquileia under the issuing authority of Maximian. No technique, physical measurements, production date, maker, or specific holding institution are stated in the record. The type reference is RIC VI Aquileia 16a, catalogued under the reference number ric.6.aq.16a in RIC / OCRE from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Struck at Aquileia under Maximian's authority, this silver issue of uncertain value directly references his imperial colleague. The obverse presents a laureate head of Diocletian accompanied by the legend DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse design features the inscription XCVI above the mint mark AQ, all enclosed within a wreath.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Uncertain value

Technical characteristics

Mint
Aquileia
Authority
Maximian

Design

Obverse
Head of Diocletian, laureate, right
Reverse
XCVI / AQ within a wreath
Obverse legend
DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
Research required

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Aquileia 16a
Denomination and metal
Uncertain value, Silver
Obverse legend to match
DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
Research required
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Recorded
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Aquileia 16b

    Same ruler, denomination and reverse type; reverse legend not recorded in the source. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

  • Editorial verification required.
  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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