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RIC VI Serdica 14a

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Serdica 14a. Denomination: AE1. Authority: Galerius. Mint: Serdica. The obverse shows bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding olive branch in right hand and mappa in left hand, with the legend D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISSIMO SEN AVG. The reverse shows providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies; Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; in left field, S; in right field, F next to officina letter, with the legend PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VI Serdica 14b.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Diocletian ruled as Roman emperor from 284 until his abdication in 305, establishing the Tetrarchic system to stabilize imperial governance. Galerius, who had served as Caesar under Diocletian from 293, was promoted to Augustus following the senior emperor's retirement. Minted at Serdica under Galerius's imperial authority, this issue acknowledges Diocletian following his voluntary abdication from the throne.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE1

Technical characteristics

Mint
Serdica
Authority
Galerius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding olive branch in right hand and mappa in left hand
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies; Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; in left field, S; in right field, F next to officina letter
Obverse legend
D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISSIMO SEN AVG
Reverse legend
PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Serdica 14a
Denomination and metal
AE1, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISSIMO SEN AVG
Reverse legend to match
PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG
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

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Serdica 14b

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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