What is RIC VI Londinium 28a?

RIC VI Londinium 28a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (303 AD-305 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 28a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Londinium 28a?

RIC VI Londinium 28a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.24g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian AE1, Genius reverse (RIC VI Londinium 28a)

Obverse

Reverse

Martin von Wagner Museum, Universität Würzburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Londinium 28a

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

AE1

Date

303 AD-305 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.24g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, cuirassed, right. Large spread bust in low relief.

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 28a is an ae1 of Maximian (303 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 10.24g, 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 28a?: RIC VI Londinium 28a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (303 AD-305 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 28a.
How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 28a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, cuirassed, right. Large spread bust in low relief. with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS 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 28a?: RIC VI Londinium 28a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.24g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.