RIC VI Lugdunum 68 Maximian obverse, Head of Maximian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Lugdunum 68 Maximian reverse, Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holdi... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VI Lugdunum 68
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
299 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Bronze
Weight
6.46g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C MAXIMIANVS AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO POP-VLI 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 68 is an ae1 of Maximian (299 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 6.46g, 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 68?
RIC VI Lugdunum 68 is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (299 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 68.
How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 68?
The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C 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. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Lugdunum 68?
RIC VI Lugdunum 68 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.46g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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