What is RIC VI Ostia 74?

RIC VI Ostia 74 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 74.

Constantine I AE3 — RIC VI Ostia 74

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ostia 74

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE3

Date

312 AD-313 AD

Mint

Ostia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

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 74 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Ostia 74?: RIC VI Ostia 74 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 74.
How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 74?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right 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.