What is RIC VI Siscia 76b?

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

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

RIC VI Siscia 76b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.58g, diameter 27mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 76b

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

AE1

Date

294 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.58g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Head of Maximian, 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 76b 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 10.58g, 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 76b?: RIC VI Siscia 76b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (294 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 76b.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 76b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS 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 76b?: RIC VI Siscia 76b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.58g, diameter 27mm, die axis 5 h, struck.