What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 72a?

RIC VI Aquileia 72a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.04g, diameter 30mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus AE1 — RIC VI Aquileia 72a

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Aquileia 72a

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

AE1

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.04g

Diameter

30mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SEVERVS NOB CAES

Head of Severus II, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG - ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS - AVGG - ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AVG-G ET CAESS NN

Severus II, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding up small Victory in right hand and supporting spear and shield resting on left hand; to left, seated captive

About This Type

This RIC VI Aquileia 72a is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Severus II, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding up small Victory in right hand and supporting spear and shield resting on left hand; to left, seated captive. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.04g, 30mm 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 72a?: RIC VI Aquileia 72a is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 72a.
How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 72a?: The obverse depicts Head of Severus II, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Severus II, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding up small Victory in right hand and supporting spear and shield resting on left hand; to left, seated captive with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG - ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS - AVGG - ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AVG-G ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 72a?: RIC VI Aquileia 72a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.04g, diameter 30mm, die axis 6 h, struck.