Constantius Chlorus Aureus, Hercules reverse
RIC VI Ticinum 4 · 294 AD-295 AD · Ticinum · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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 Constantius Chlorus, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Ticinum 4?
- RIC VI Ticinum 4 is a Gold Aureus of Constantius Chlorus issued under 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.
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