What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 179b?

RIC VI Siscia 179b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.99g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus AE1 — RIC VI Siscia 179b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 179b

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

AE1

Date

305 AD-307 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.99g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CON-SERVAT

Jupiter, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on spear with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Siscia 179b is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-307 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on spear with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.99g, 27mm 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 179b?: RIC VI Siscia 179b is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-307 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 179b.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 179b?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on spear with left hand with the inscription IOVI CON-SERVAT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 179b?: RIC VI Siscia 179b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.99g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.