What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Thessalonica 21a?

RIC VI Thessalonica 21a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.52g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian AE1 — RIC VI Thessalonica 21a

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Thessalonica 21a

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

AE1

Date

300 AD-301 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.52g

Diameter

28mm

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 POPV-L-I ROMANI

Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Thessalonica 21a is an ae1 of Diocletian (300 AD-301 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.52g, 28mm 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 Thessalonica Mint

Thessalonica (modern Thessaloniki, Greece) operated as an imperial mint from the late third century. It was a key Balkan mint serving the military needs of the Danube and eastern frontiers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Thessalonica 21a?: RIC VI Thessalonica 21a is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian (300 AD-301 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 21a.
How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 21a?: 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, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Thessalonica 21a?: RIC VI Thessalonica 21a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.52g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.