RIC VI Londinium 33 Maximian obverse, Bust of Galerius, laureate, cuirassed, right. Large spread bust in low relief. Obverse
RIC VI Londinium 33 Maximian reverse, Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, hold... Reverse

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Londinium 33
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
303 AD-305 AD
Mint
Londinium
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.08g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS NOBIL C

Bust of Galerius, 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 33 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 10.08g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Londinium 33?
RIC VI Londinium 33 is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (303 AD-305 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 33.
How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 33?
The obverse depicts Bust of Galerius, laureate, cuirassed, right. Large spread bust in low relief. with the inscription MAXIMIANVS NOBIL 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Londinium 33?
RIC VI Londinium 33 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.08g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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