What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 59a?

RIC VI Ticinum 59a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.5g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus AE1, Fides (RIC VI Ticinum 59a)

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 59a

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

AE1

Date

306 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.5g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C CONSTANTIVS P F AVG

Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM or FIDES - M-I-LITVM or FIDES - MI-LITVM or FIDES M-I-LITVM

Fides, draped, seated left, holding standard in each hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Ticinum 59a is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus (306 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, seated left, holding standard in each hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.5g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Ticinum 59a?: RIC VI Ticinum 59a is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus (306 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 59a.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 59a?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, seated left, holding standard in each hand with the inscription FIDES MILITVM or FIDES - M-I-LITVM or FIDES - MI-LITVM or FIDES M-I-LITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 59a?: RIC VI Ticinum 59a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.5g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.