RIC VI Ticinum 46a Maximian obverse, Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Ticinum 46a Maximian reverse, Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Ticinum 46a
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
300 AD-303 AD
Mint
Ticinum
Metal
Bronze
Weight
9.01g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

Head of Constantius Chlorus, 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 46a 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 9.01g, 27mm 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 46a?
RIC VI Ticinum 46a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (300 AD-303 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 46a.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 46a?
The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. 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 46a?
RIC VI Ticinum 46a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.01g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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