What is RIC VI Londinium 93?

RIC VI Londinium 93 is a Bronze AE1 of Constantine I (307 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 93.

Constantine I AE1 — RIC VI Londinium 93

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Londinium 93

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE1

Date

307 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

D N MAXIMIANO P F S AVG

Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

MARS - V-I-CTOR

Mars, nude, chlamys draped, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder

About This Type

This RIC VI Londinium 93 is an ae1 of Constantine I (307 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Mars, nude, chlamys draped, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder.

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 93?: RIC VI Londinium 93 is a Bronze AE1 of Constantine I (307 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 93.
How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 93?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAXIMIANO P F S AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, nude, chlamys draped, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder with the inscription MARS - V-I-CTOR. Portrait type: laureate.