RIC VI Londinium 91 Constantine I obverse — Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VI Londinium 91 Constantine I reverse — Hercules, nude, lion's skin draped over left shoulder, standing front, head le... Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Londinium 91
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE1
Date
307 AD
Mint
Londinium
Metal
Bronze
Weight
6.39g
Diameter
26mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

D N MAXIMIANO P F S AVG

Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

HERCVLI CONSERVATORI

Hercules, nude, lion's skin draped over left shoulder, standing front, head left, leaning on club with right hand and holding bow in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Londinium 91 is an ae1 of Constantine I (307 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, nude, lion's skin draped over left shoulder, standing front, head left, leaning on club with right hand and holding bow in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.39g, 26mm 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 91?
RIC VI Londinium 91 is a Bronze AE1 of Constantine I (307 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 91.
How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 91?
The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAXIMIANO P F S AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, nude, lion's skin draped over left shoulder, standing front, head left, leaning on club with right hand and holding bow in left hand with the inscription HERCVLI CONSERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Londinium 91?
RIC VI Londinium 91 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.39g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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