Constantius Chlorus AE1 — RIC VI Londinium 42

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Londinium 42

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

AE1

Date

305 AD-307 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Galerius, laureate, cuirassed, 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 42 is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-307 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Londinium 42?: RIC VI Londinium 42 is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-307 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 42.
How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 42?: The obverse depicts Bust of Galerius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C MAXIMIANVS 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.