RIC VI Antioch 57a Diocletian obverse — Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Antioch 57a Diocletian reverse — Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, po... Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Antioch 57a
Ruler
Diocletian
Denomination
AE1
Date
302 AD-303 AD
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.21g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI

Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Antioch 57a is an ae1 of Diocletian (302 AD-303 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.21g, 27mm diameter.

About the AE1

AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian period.

About the Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Antioch 57a?
RIC VI Antioch 57a is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian (302 AD-303 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Antioch 57a.
How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 57a?
The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 57a?
RIC VI Antioch 57a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.21g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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