RIC VI Lugdunum 161a Maximian obverse, Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VI Lugdunum 161a Maximian reverse, Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, hol... Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Lugdunum 161a
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
301 AD-303 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Bronze
Weight
9.14g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS NOB CS

Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, cuirassed, right

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 161a 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 9.14g, 27mm 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 161a?
RIC VI Lugdunum 161a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (301 AD-303 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 161a.
How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 161a?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS NOB CS. 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: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Lugdunum 161a?
RIC VI Lugdunum 161a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.14g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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