What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 70a?

RIC VI Aquileia 70a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.17g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus AE1 — RIC VI Aquileia 70a

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Aquileia 70a

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

AE1

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.17g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SEVERVS NOB CAES

Head of Severus II, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS A-V-G-G ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AVGG - ET CAESS NN

Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder

About This Type

This RIC VI Aquileia 70a is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.17g, 29mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Aquileia 70a?: RIC VI Aquileia 70a is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 70a.
How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 70a?: The obverse depicts Head of Severus II, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder with the inscription VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS A-V-G-G ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AVGG - ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 70a?: RIC VI Aquileia 70a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.17g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.