Severus II AE1, Severus II reverse
RIC VI Aquileia 68a · 305 AD-306 AD · Aquileia · Issued under Constantius Chlorus
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
SEVERVS NOB CAES
Bust of Severus II, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear (or sceptre) over right shoulder and shield on left arm
Reverse
VIRTVS A-VGG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS A-V-GG ET CAESS NN
Severus II, 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 68a is an ae1 of Severus II, issued under Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Severus II, 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 10.36g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Aquileia 68a?
- RIC VI Aquileia 68a is a Bronze AE1 of Severus II issued under Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 68a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 68a?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Severus II, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear (or sceptre) over right shoulder and shield on left arm with the inscription SEVERVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Severus II, 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 A-VGG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS A-V-GG ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 68a?
- RIC VI Aquileia 68a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.36g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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