Severus II AE1, Mars reverse
RIC VI Ticinum 58a · 305 AD · Ticinum · Issued under Constantius Chlorus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
SEVERVS NOB CAESAR
Head of Severus II, laureate, right
Reverse
VIRTVS AVGG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN
Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder
About This Type
This RIC VI Ticinum 58a is an ae1 of Severus II, issued under Constantius Chlorus (305 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.46g, 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 58a?
- RIC VI Ticinum 58a is a Bronze AE1 of Severus II issued under Constantius Chlorus (305 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 58a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 58a?
- The obverse depicts Head of Severus II, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS NOB CAESAR. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 58a?
- RIC VI Ticinum 58a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.46g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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