What is RIC VI Londinium 6b?

RIC VI Londinium 6b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (300 AD-305 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 6b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Londinium 6b?

RIC VI Londinium 6b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.67g, die axis 7 h, struck.

Maximian AE1, Genius reverse (RIC VI Londinium 6b)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Londinium 6b

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

AE1

Date

300 AD-305 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.67g

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Maximian, 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 6b 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.67g.

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 6b?: RIC VI Londinium 6b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (300 AD-305 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 6b.
How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 6b?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right. With small head on tall neck. 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Londinium 6b?: RIC VI Londinium 6b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.67g, die axis 7 h, struck.