Diocletian AE1, Moneta reverse
RIC VI Siscia 136a · 302 AD · Siscia · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
Head of Diocletian, laureate, right
Reverse
SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTER
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Siscia 136a is an ae1 of Diocletian, issued under Maximian (302 AD), struck at the Siscia 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 8.98g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Siscia 136a?
- RIC VI Siscia 136a is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian issued under Maximian (302 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 136a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 136a?
- The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTER. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 136a?
- RIC VI Siscia 136a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.98g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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