What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 117?

RIC VI Ticinum 117 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.54g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE3, Genius (RIC VI Ticinum 117)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 117

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE3

Date

312 AD-313 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.54g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-L-I 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 Ticinum 117 is an ae3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD), struck at the Ticinum 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 4.54g, 21mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

About the Ticinum Mint

Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Ticinum 117?: RIC VI Ticinum 117 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 117.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 117?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS 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 POPV-LI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 117?: RIC VI Ticinum 117 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.54g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.