What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 60a?

RIC VI Ticinum 60a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.26g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus AE1, Mars (RIC VI Ticinum 60a)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 60a

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

AE1

Date

306 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.26g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SEVERVS NOB CAESAR

Head of Severus II, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG 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 60a is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus (306 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 9.26g, 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 60a?: RIC VI Ticinum 60a is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus (306 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 60a.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 60a?: 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. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 60a?: RIC VI Ticinum 60a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.26g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.