What is RIC VI Ostia 90a?

RIC VI Ostia 90a is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 90a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ostia 90a?

RIC VI Ostia 90a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE3 — RIC VI Ostia 90a

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ostia 90a

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE3

Date

312 AD-313 AD

Mint

Ostia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.28g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMINVS P F AVG

Bust of Maximinus Daia, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SOLI IN-VI-CTO COMITI or SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI

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

About This Type

This RIC VI Ostia 90a 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 up globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.28g, 21mm 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 90a?: RIC VI Ostia 90a is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 90a.
How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 90a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus Daia, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMINVS 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 up globe in left hand with the inscription SOLI IN-VI-CTO COMITI or SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ostia 90a?: RIC VI Ostia 90a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.