What is RIC VI Lugdunum 177b?

RIC VI Lugdunum 177b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (303 AD-305 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 177b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Lugdunum 177b?

RIC VI Lugdunum 177b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.67g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian AE1, Genius reverse (RIC VI Lugdunum 177b)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Lugdunum 177b

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

AE1

Date

303 AD-305 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.67g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG

Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, left

Reverse

GENIO POP-VLI 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 177b is an ae1 of Maximian (303 AD-305 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 6.67g, 29mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Lugdunum 177b?: RIC VI Lugdunum 177b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (303 AD-305 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 177b.
How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 177b?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS 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 POPV-LI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Lugdunum 177b?: RIC VI Lugdunum 177b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.67g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.