What is RIC VI Lugdunum 73?

RIC VI Lugdunum 73 is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (301 AD-303 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 73.

Maximian AE1, Genius reverse (RIC VI Lugdunum 73)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Lugdunum 73

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

AE1

Date

301 AD-303 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, 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 73 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.

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 73?: RIC VI Lugdunum 73 is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (301 AD-303 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 73.
How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 73?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F 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: laureate.