What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 135b?

RIC VI Ticinum 135b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.73g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE3 (RIC VI Ticinum 135b)

Obverse

Reverse

Martin von Wagner Museum, Universität Würzburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 135b

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE3

Date

312 AD-313 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.73g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LICINIVS P F AVG

Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI

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

About This Type

This RIC VI Ticinum 135b is an ae3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys draped over left shoulder and hanging behind, standing right, head left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.73g, 24mm 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 135b?: RIC VI Ticinum 135b is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 135b.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 135b?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys draped over left shoulder and hanging behind, standing right, head left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 135b?: RIC VI Ticinum 135b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.73g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.