What is RIC VI Londinium 10?

RIC VI Londinium 10 is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (300 AD-305 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 10.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Londinium 10?

RIC VI Londinium 10 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.63g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Maximian AE1, Genius reverse (RIC VI Londinium 10)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Londinium 10

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

AE1

Date

300 AD-305 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.63g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, cuirassed, right, seen from behind. With small head on tall neck.

Reverse

GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI

Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Londinium 10 is an ae1 of Maximian (300 AD-305 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.63g, 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 Londinium Mint

The Londinium mint (modern London) operated intermittently from Carausius through the early fourth century. Its output was relatively small compared to continental mints, making London-mint coins scarcer.

All Maximian coins Londinium mint All AE1 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Londinium 10?: RIC VI Londinium 10 is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (300 AD-305 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 10.
How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 10?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, cuirassed, right, seen from behind. With small head on tall neck. with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Londinium 10?: RIC VI Londinium 10 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.63g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.