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

RIC VI Aquileia 72b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.17g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus AE1 — RIC VI Aquileia 72b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Aquileia 72b

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

AE1

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.17g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMINVS NOB CAES

Head of Maximinus Daia, 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 72b 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 8.17g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Aquileia 72b?: RIC VI Aquileia 72b is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 72b.
How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 72b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS 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 72b?: RIC VI Aquileia 72b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.17g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.