What is RIC VI Siscia 76a?

RIC VI Siscia 76a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (294 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 76a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 76a?

RIC VI Siscia 76a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.99g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian AE1, Genius reverse (RIC VI Siscia 76a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 76a

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

AE1

Date

294 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.99g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI or GENIO PO-PVLI 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 76a is an ae1 of Maximian (294 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 9.99g.

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 76a?: RIC VI Siscia 76a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (294 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 76a.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 76a?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F 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 or GENIO PO-PVLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 76a?: RIC VI Siscia 76a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.99g, die axis 6 h, struck.