What is RIC VI Ticinum 81?

RIC VI Ticinum 81 is a Bronze AE1 of Severus II (306 AD-307 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 81.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 81?

RIC VI Ticinum 81 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.65g, diameter 28mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Severus II AE1 — RIC VI Ticinum 81

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 81

Ruler

Severus II

Denomination

AE1

Date

306 AD-307 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.65g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C SEVERVS P F AVG

Head of Severus II, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN

Severus II, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing kneeling enemy with right hand and holding shield with left arm; on ground, second enemy prostrate

About This Type

This RIC VI Ticinum 81 is an ae1 of Severus II (306 AD-307 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Severus II, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing kneeling enemy with right hand and holding shield with left arm; on ground, second enemy prostrate. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.65g, 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 81?: RIC VI Ticinum 81 is a Bronze AE1 of Severus II (306 AD-307 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 81.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 81?: The obverse depicts Head of Severus II, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C SEVERVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Severus II, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing kneeling enemy with right hand and holding shield with left arm; on ground, second enemy prostrate with the inscription VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 81?: RIC VI Ticinum 81 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.65g, diameter 28mm, die axis 11 h, struck.