What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 58b?

RIC VI Ticinum 58b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.55g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus AE1, Mars (RIC VI Ticinum 58b)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 58b

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

AE1

Date

305 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.55g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMINVS NOB CAESAR

Head of Maximinus Daia, 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 58b is an ae1 of 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 9.55g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Ticinum 58b?: RIC VI Ticinum 58b is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 58b.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 58b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS 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 58b?: RIC VI Ticinum 58b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.55g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.