Catalog Reference
RIC VI Rome 106a
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
302 AD-303 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right

Reverse

SAC 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 106a is an ae1 of Maximian (302 AD-303 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

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 106a?
RIC VI Rome 106a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (302 AD-303 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 106a.
How do you identify RIC VI Rome 106a?
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 SAC MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.

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