Constantius Chlorus AE1, Genius reverse
RIC VI Thessalonica 22a · 300 AD-301 AD · Thessalonica · Issued under Diocletian
Obverse
Reverse
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie
Obverse
FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
Head of Constantius Chlorus, 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 22a is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus, issued under 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 9.53g, 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Thessalonica 22a?
- RIC VI Thessalonica 22a is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus issued under Diocletian (300 AD-301 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 22a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 22a?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. 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 22a?
- RIC VI Thessalonica 22a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.53g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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