What is RIC VI Siscia 136a?

RIC VI Siscia 136a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (302 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 136a.

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.

Maximian AE1, Moneta reverse (RIC VI Siscia 136a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 136a

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

AE1

Date

302 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.98g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Siscia 136a?: RIC VI Siscia 136a is a Bronze AE1 of 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.