Diocletian AE1, Providentia reverse
RIC VI Londinium 76a · 305 AD-307 AD · Londinium · Issued under Constantius Chlorus
Obverse
D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISSIMO SEN AVG
Bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding olive branch in right hand and mappa in left hand
Reverse
PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG
Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies; Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Londinium 76a is an ae1 of Diocletian, issued under Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-307 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies; Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with 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 76a?
- RIC VI Londinium 76a is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian issued under Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-307 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 76a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 76a?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding olive branch in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISSIMO SEN AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies; Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
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