What is RIC VI Ostia 84b?

RIC VI Ostia 84b is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 84b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ostia 84b?

RIC VI Ostia 84b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.48g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I AE3 — RIC VI Ostia 84b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ostia 84b

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE3

Date

312 AD-313 AD

Mint

Ostia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.48g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LICINIVS P F AVG

Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SOLI IN-VI-CTO COMITI or SOLI - I-NVICTO COMITI or SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI or SOLI I-NVI-CTO COMITI or SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI

Sol, chlamys hanging behind (occasionally flying out), standing left (or standing front, head left), raising right hand and holding globe close to body in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Ostia 84b is an ae3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD), struck at the Ostia mint. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys hanging behind (occasionally flying out), standing left (or standing front, head left), raising right hand and holding globe close to body in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.48g, 22mm diameter.

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 84b?: RIC VI Ostia 84b is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 84b.
How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 84b?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys hanging behind (occasionally flying out), standing left (or standing front, head left), raising right hand and holding globe close to body in left hand with the inscription SOLI IN-VI-CTO COMITI or SOLI - I-NVICTO COMITI or SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI or SOLI I-NVI-CTO COMITI or SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ostia 84b?: RIC VI Ostia 84b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.48g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.