What is RIC VI Aquileia 23b?

RIC VI Aquileia 23b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (296 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 23b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 23b?

RIC VI Aquileia 23b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.31g, diameter 28mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Maximian AE1 — RIC VI Aquileia 23b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Aquileia 23b

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

AE1

Date

296 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.31g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI

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

About This Type

This RIC VI Aquileia 23b is an ae1 of Maximian (296 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.31g, 28mm 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 23b?: RIC VI Aquileia 23b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (296 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 23b.
How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 23b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 23b?: RIC VI Aquileia 23b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.31g, diameter 28mm, die axis 11 h, struck.