What is RIC VI Ticinum 2?

RIC VI Ticinum 2 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (294 AD-295 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 2.

How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 2?

The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 2?

RIC VI Ticinum 2 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.65g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximian Aureus, Head reverse (RIC VI Ticinum 2)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 2

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

294 AD-295 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.65g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES

Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right

About This Type

This RIC VI Ticinum 2 is an aureus of Maximian (294 AD-295 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.65g, 18mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 2?: RIC VI Ticinum 2 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (294 AD-295 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 2.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 2?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 2?: RIC VI Ticinum 2 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.65g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.