What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 171a?

RIC VI Siscia 171a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.93g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus AE3 — RIC VI Siscia 171a

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 171a

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

AE3

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.93g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SEVERVS NOB C

Head of Severus II, 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 171a 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 1.93g, 18mm 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 171a?: RIC VI Siscia 171a is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 171a.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 171a?: The obverse depicts Head of Severus II, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS NOB C. 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 171a?: RIC VI Siscia 171a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.93g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.