What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 54a?

RIC VI Ticinum 54a was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.47g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus Aureus — RIC VI Ticinum 54a

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 54a

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.47g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SEVERVS NOB CAES

Head of Severus II, laureate, right

Reverse

HERCVLI C-OMITI CAESS NOSTR

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 54a is an aureus of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 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 5.47g, 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 54a?: RIC VI Ticinum 54a is a Gold Aureus of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 54a.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 54a?: The obverse depicts Head of Severus II, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS NOB CAES. 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 C-OMITI CAESS NOSTR. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 54a?: RIC VI Ticinum 54a was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.47g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.