Diocletian AE1, Genius reverse
RIC VI Londinium 1a · 297 AD · Londinium · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
Head of Diocletian, laureate, right
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 1a is an ae1 of Diocletian, issued under Maximian (297 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 1a?
- RIC VI Londinium 1a is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian issued under Maximian (297 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 1a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 1a?
- The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C 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.
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