RIC VI Ticinum 73 — Severus II AE1
RIC VI Ticinum 73 · 306 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C SEVERVS P F AVG
Head of Severus II, laureate, right
Reverse
FIDES - M-I-LITVM
Fides, draped, seated left, holding standard in each hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Ticinum 73 is an ae1 of Severus II (306 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, seated left, holding standard in each hand.
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 73?
- RIC VI Ticinum 73 is a Bronze AE1 of Severus II (306 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 73.
- How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 73?
- The obverse depicts Head of Severus II, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C SEVERVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, seated left, holding standard in each hand with the inscription FIDES - M-I-LITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
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