RIC VI Rome 102a Maximian obverse, Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Rome 102a Maximian reverse, Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Rome 102a
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
300 AD-301 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
9.38g
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right

Reverse

SACRA MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN

Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Rome 102a is an ae1 of Maximian (300 AD-301 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.38g.

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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Rome 102a?
RIC VI Rome 102a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (300 AD-301 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 102a.
How do you identify RIC VI Rome 102a?
The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription SACRA MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Rome 102a?
RIC VI Rome 102a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.38g, die axis 11 h, struck.

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