Catalog Reference
RIC VI Londinium 14a
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
300 AD-305 AD
Mint
Londinium
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
laureate

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 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 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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