RIC VI Rome 123b — Constantius Chlorus AE1
RIC VI Rome 123b · 305 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
Head of Maximinus Daia, 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 123b is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 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 8.76g.
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 123b?
- RIC VI Rome 123b is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 123b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Rome 123b?
- The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS 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.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Rome 123b?
- RIC VI Rome 123b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.76g, die axis 11 h, struck.
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