What is RIC VI Aquileia 108?

RIC VI Aquileia 108 is a Bronze AE1 of Maxentius (307 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 108.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 108?

RIC VI Aquileia 108 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.22g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maxentius AE1 — RIC VI Aquileia 108

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Aquileia 108

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE1

Date

307 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.22g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS CO-NSTANTINI CAES or VIRTVS CON-STANTINI CAES

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing kneeling enemy with right hand and holding shield on left arm; on ground, another enemy, prostrate

About This Type

This RIC VI Aquileia 108 is an ae1 of Maxentius (307 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing kneeling enemy with right hand and holding shield on left arm; on ground, another enemy, prostrate. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.22g, 29mm 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 Aquileia Mint

Aquileia (in northeastern Italy) was a late Roman mint operating from the late third through the early fifth century. It served as a major logistical hub for the northern Italian frontier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Aquileia 108?: RIC VI Aquileia 108 is a Bronze AE1 of Maxentius (307 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 108.
How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 108?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing kneeling enemy with right hand and holding shield on left arm; on ground, another enemy, prostrate with the inscription VIRTVS CO-NSTANTINI CAES or VIRTVS CON-STANTINI CAES. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 108?: RIC VI Aquileia 108 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.22g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.