What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 169b?

RIC VI Siscia 169b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.38g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus AE3 — RIC VI Siscia 169b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 169b

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

AE3

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.38g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVG

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 169b is an ae3 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 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 2.38g, 19mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 169b?: RIC VI Siscia 169b is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 169b.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 169b?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVG. 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 169b?: RIC VI Siscia 169b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.38g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.