RIC VI Ticinum 77 Severus II obverse — Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from front or behind Obverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VI Ticinum 77
Ruler
Severus II
Denomination
AE1
Date
306 AD
Mint
Ticinum
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from front or behind

Reverse

VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN or 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 77 is an ae1 of Severus II (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.

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 77?
RIC VI Ticinum 77 is a Bronze AE1 of Severus II (306 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 77.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 77?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from front or behind with the inscription CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder with the inscription VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AVGG ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.

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