What is RIC VI Siscia 109b?

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

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

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 109b

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

AE1

Date

299 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES

Head of Galerius, 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 109b 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.

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 109b?: RIC VI Siscia 109b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (299 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 109b.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 109b?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS 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.