What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 124a?

RIC VI Ticinum 124a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.3g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE3, Mars reverse (RIC VI Ticinum 124a)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 124a

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE3

Date

312 AD-313 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.3g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

MARTI CON-SERVATORI

Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front (sometimes head right), leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC VI Ticinum 124a is an ae3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front (sometimes head right), leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.3g, 22mm 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 124a?: RIC VI Ticinum 124a is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 124a.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 124a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front (sometimes head right), leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield with the inscription MARTI CON-SERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 124a?: RIC VI Ticinum 124a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.3g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.