Maximian AE1, Moneta reverse
RIC VI Ticinum 45b · 300 AD-303 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Head of Maximian, laureate, right
Reverse
SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTER
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Ticinum 45b is an ae1 of Maximian (300 AD-303 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.11g, 29mm diameter.
About the AE1
AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian 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 45b?
- RIC VI Ticinum 45b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (300 AD-303 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 45b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 45b?
- The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTER. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 45b?
- RIC VI Ticinum 45b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.11g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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