What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 130?

RIC VI Ticinum 130 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.35g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantine I AE3 (RIC VI Ticinum 130)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 130

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE3

Date

312 AD-313 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.35g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMINVS P F AVG

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI

Sol, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing right, head left, raising right hand and holding up globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Ticinum 130 is an ae3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing right, head left, raising right hand and holding up globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.35g, 23mm 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 130?: RIC VI Ticinum 130 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 130.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 130?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing right, head left, raising right hand and holding up globe in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 130?: RIC VI Ticinum 130 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.35g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.