Constantius Chlorus AE1 — RIC VI Aquileia 69

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Aquileia 69

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

AE1

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Galerius, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear (or sceptre) over right shoulder and shield on left arm

Reverse

VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN

Galerius, draped, cuirassed, galloping left over three fallen horseman, striking downwards with spear in right hand and holding shield on left arm; on ground, another enemy, prostrate

About This Type

This RIC VI Aquileia 69 is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Galerius, draped, cuirassed, galloping left over three fallen horseman, striking downwards with spear in right hand and holding shield on left arm; on ground, another enemy, prostrate.

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 69?: RIC VI Aquileia 69 is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 69.
How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 69?: The obverse depicts Bust of Galerius, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear (or sceptre) over right shoulder and shield on left arm with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Galerius, draped, cuirassed, galloping left over three fallen horseman, striking downwards with spear in right hand and holding shield on left arm; on ground, another enemy, prostrate with the inscription VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.