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RIC VI Siscia 59

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Siscia 59. Denomination: Uncertain value. Authority: Maximian. Mint: Siscia. The obverse shows head of Diocletian, laureate, right, with the legend DIOCLETIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a seven-turreted enclosure, with the legend VIRTVS - MILITVM.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Maximian served as Roman emperor from 286 to 305, having first been appointed Caesar in 285. As Augustus, he shared power with his superior and co-emperor, Diocletian.

Produced under Maximian's authority at the Siscia mint, this silver piece depicts the head of Diocletian alongside the obverse legend DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse design presents Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius in drapery, performing a sacrifice over a tripod before an archway set within a seven-turreted enclosure. This composition accompanies the reverse legend VIRTVS - MILITVM, featuring the four imperial colleagues who governed the empire together.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Uncertain value

Technical characteristics

Mint
Siscia
Authority
Maximian

Design

Obverse
Head of Diocletian, laureate, right
Reverse
Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a seven-turreted enclosure
Obverse legend
DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
VIRTVS - MILITVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Siscia 59
Denomination and metal
Uncertain value, Silver
Obverse legend to match
DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVS - MILITVM
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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Attached photograph (check rights)
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Siscia 46a

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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  • 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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