RIC VI Londinium 89a — Constantine I AE1
RIC VI Londinium 89a · 307 AD · Londinium
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB C
Bust of Maximinus Daia laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
GENIO - POP ROM
Genius, turreted, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Londinium 89a is an ae1 of Constantine I (307 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Genius, turreted, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.9g, 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 89a?
- RIC VI Londinium 89a is a Bronze AE1 of Constantine I (307 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 89a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 89a?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus Daia laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Genius, turreted, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO - POP ROM. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Londinium 89a?
- RIC VI Londinium 89a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.9g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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