What is RIC VI Ticinum 4?

RIC VI Ticinum 4 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (294 AD-295 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 4.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 4?

RIC VI Ticinum 4 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.23g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximian Aureus, Hercules reverse (RIC VI Ticinum 4)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 4

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

294 AD-295 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.23g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS CAESAR

Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right

Reverse

HERCVLI - CONSERVATORI or HERCVLI C-ON-SERVATORI

Hercules, standing front, head left, holding olive branch with right hand and holding club and lion's skin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Ticinum 4 is an aureus of Maximian (294 AD-295 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing front, head left, holding olive branch with right hand and holding club and lion's skin in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.23g, 20mm 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 4?: RIC VI Ticinum 4 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (294 AD-295 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 4.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 4?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS CAESAR. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing front, head left, holding olive branch with right hand and holding club and lion's skin in left hand with the inscription HERCVLI - CONSERVATORI or HERCVLI C-ON-SERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 4?: RIC VI Ticinum 4 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.23g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.