Diocletian AE1, Providentia reverse
RIC VI Ticinum 57a · 305 AD · Ticinum · Issued under Constantius Chlorus
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
D N DIOCLETIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG
Bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding olive branch in right hand and mappa in left hand
Reverse
PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG
Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies; Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Ticinum 57a is an ae1 of Diocletian, issued under Constantius Chlorus (305 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies; Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.16g, 28mm 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 57a?
- RIC VI Ticinum 57a is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian issued under Constantius Chlorus (305 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 57a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 57a?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding olive branch in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription D N DIOCLETIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies; Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 57a?
- RIC VI Ticinum 57a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.16g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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