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RIC VI Treveri 109a

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Treveri 109a. Denomination: Uncertain value. Authority: Maximian. Mint: Trier. The obverse shows head of Diocletian, laureate, right, with the legend DIOCLETIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, standing, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in six (or eight)-turreted enclosure, with the legend VIRTVS - MILITVM.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Maximian served as Roman emperor alongside his co-emperor and superior, Diocletian, holding the title of Caesar from 285 to 286 and Augustus from 286 to 305. Maximian established his imperial residence at Trier, although he spent much of his reign campaigning along the Rhine frontier and elsewhere. At Diocletian's behest, Maximian later abdicated his imperial office on 1 May 305.

Produced at the mint of Trier under Maximian's authority, this silver issue bears the obverse legend DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse design features Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius sacrificing over a tripod before a turreted enclosure gate, accompanied by the inscription VIRTVS - MILITVM. This composition represents the rulers operating together during the imperial college's joint rule, with Constantius serving as Maximian's subordinate while Galerius was Diocletian's successor.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Uncertain value

Technical characteristics

Mint
Trier
Authority
Maximian

Design

Obverse
Head of Diocletian, laureate, right
Reverse
Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, standing, sacrificing over tripod; behind, gate in six (or eight)-turreted enclosure
Obverse legend
DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
VIRTVS - MILITVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Treveri 109a
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 references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Treveri 102a

    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.
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