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RIC VI Ticinum 16b

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Ticinum 16b. Denomination: Uncertain value. Authority: Maximian. Mint: Ticinum. The obverse shows head of Maximian, laureate, right, with the legend MAXIMIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in a six-turreted enclosure, with the legend VICTORIA - SARMAT.

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 previously been Caesar from 285 to 286. He shared the title of Augustus with his co-emperor Diocletian, who was his political superior. Maximian spent much of his reign on campaign across the Western empire, including operations on the Rhine frontier, before eventually abdicating alongside Diocletian on 1 May 305 and retiring to southern Italy.

Struck in silver at the mint of Ticinum, this coin carries an obverse legend reading MAXIMIANVS AVG.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Uncertain value

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ticinum
Authority
Maximian

Design

Obverse
Head of Maximian, laureate, right
Reverse
Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in a six-turreted enclosure
Obverse legend
MAXIMIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
VICTORIA - SARMAT

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Ticinum 16b
Denomination and metal
Uncertain value, Silver
Obverse legend to match
MAXIMIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIA - SARMAT
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
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Issue or mint date
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Material
Recorded
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)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Ticinum 12b

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

Research required

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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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