Constantine I AE1, Mars reverse
RIC VI Aquileia 92b · 306 AD-307 AD · Aquileia · Issued under Severus II
Obverse
Reverse
Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte
Obverse
CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
VIRTVS A-VGG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AV-GG 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 92b is an ae1 of Constantine I, issued under Severus II (306 AD-307 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 7.82g, 26mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Aquileia 92b?
- RIC VI Aquileia 92b is a Bronze AE1 of Constantine I issued under Severus II (306 AD-307 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 92b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 92b?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder with the inscription VIRTVS A-VGG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 92b?
- RIC VI Aquileia 92b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.82g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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