Constantine I AE3, Genius reverse
RIC VI Ostia 73 · 312 AD-313 AD · Ostia
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, right, seen from behind
Reverse
GENIO P-OP ROM or GENIO P-O-P ROM
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; liquid sometimes flowing from patera
About This Type
This RIC VI Ostia 73 is an ae3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD), struck at the Ostia 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; liquid sometimes flowing from patera.
About the AE3
AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Ostia 73?
- RIC VI Ostia 73 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 73.
- How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 73?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, right, seen from behind with the inscription IMP C CONSTANTINVS 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; liquid sometimes flowing from patera with the inscription GENIO P-OP ROM or GENIO P-O-P ROM. Portrait type: laureate.
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