Constantius Chlorus AE1, Genius reverse
RIC VI Londinium 14a · 300 AD-305 AD · Londinium · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, cuirassed, right. 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 14a is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus, issued under 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Londinium 14a?
- RIC VI Londinium 14a is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus issued under Maximian (300 AD-305 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 14a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 14a?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, cuirassed, right. With small head on tall neck. with the inscription FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. 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.
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