RIC VI Lugdunum 106 Maximian obverse, Bust of Maximian, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding sceptre over right shoulder and... Obverse
RIC VI Lugdunum 106 Maximian reverse, Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, hold... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VI Lugdunum 106
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
301 AD-303 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Bronze
Weight
13.48g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
helmeted
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS P AVG

Bust of Maximian, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding sceptre over right shoulder and shield on left arm

Reverse

GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI or GENIO PO-PVLI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI

Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Lugdunum 106 is an ae1 of Maximian (301 AD-303 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.48g, 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Lugdunum 106?
RIC VI Lugdunum 106 is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (301 AD-303 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 106.
How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 106?
The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding sceptre over right shoulder and shield on left arm with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI or GENIO PO-PVLI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Lugdunum 106?
RIC VI Lugdunum 106 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.48g, diameter 28mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

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