Constantius Chlorus Aureus — RIC VI Aquileia 50b

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Aquileia 50b

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

MAXIMINVS NOB CAES

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATO-RI CAESS NN or IOVI CONSERVAT-ORI CAESS NN

Jupiter, chlamys spread behind, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Aquileia 50b is an aureus of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys spread behind, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

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 50b?: RIC VI Aquileia 50b is a Gold Aureus of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 50b.
How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 50b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys spread behind, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATO-RI CAESS NN or IOVI CONSERVAT-ORI CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.