What is RIC VI Siscia 109a?

RIC VI Siscia 109a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (299 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 109a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 109a?

RIC VI Siscia 109a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.48g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian AE1, Genius reverse (RIC VI Siscia 109a)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 109a

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

AE1

Date

299 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.48g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI

Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Siscia 109a is an ae1 of Maximian (299 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.48g, 28mm diameter.

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 Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Siscia 109a?: RIC VI Siscia 109a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (299 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 109a.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 109a?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 109a?: RIC VI Siscia 109a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.48g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.