Maximian AE1, Mars reverse
RIC VI Londinium 96 · 307 AD · Londinium · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
D N MAXIMIANO P F S AVG
Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI
Mars, helmeted, nude, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Londinium 96 is an ae1 of Maximian, issued under Constantine I (307 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, nude, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield in 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 96?
- RIC VI Londinium 96 is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian issued under Constantine I (307 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 96.
- How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 96?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAXIMIANO P F S AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, nude, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
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