Diocletian AE1 — RIC VI Thessalonica 24a

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Thessalonica 24a

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

AE1

Date

302 AD-303 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI or 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 24a is an ae1 of Diocletian (302 AD-303 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.

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 24a?: RIC VI Thessalonica 24a is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian (302 AD-303 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 24a.
How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 24a?: 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-LI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.