What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 46b?

RIC VI Aquileia 46b was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.52g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus Aureus — RIC VI Aquileia 46b

Obverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Aquileia 46b

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.52g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

HERCVLI COMITI AVGG NOSTR

Hercules, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and club and lion's skin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Aquileia 46b is an aureus of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and club and lion's skin in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.52g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same 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 46b?: RIC VI Aquileia 46b is a Gold Aureus of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 46b.
How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 46b?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and club and lion's skin in left hand with the inscription HERCVLI COMITI AVGG NOSTR. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 46b?: RIC VI Aquileia 46b was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.52g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.