What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 68b?

RIC VI Aquileia 68b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.17g, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus AE1 — RIC VI Aquileia 68b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Aquileia 68b

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

AE1

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.17g

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMINVS NOB CAES

Bust of Maximinus Daia, 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

Maximinus Daia, 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 68b is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Maximinus Daia, 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 8.17g.

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 68b?: RIC VI Aquileia 68b is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 68b.
How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 68b?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus Daia, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear (or sceptre) over right shoulder and shield on left arm with the inscription MAXIMINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Maximinus Daia, 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 68b?: RIC VI Aquileia 68b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.17g, die axis 5 h, struck.