RIC VI Ticinum 82 — Severus II AE1
RIC VI Ticinum 82 · 306 AD-307 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN
Constantine I, 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 82 is an ae1 of Severus II (306 AD-307 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, 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 7.62g, 26mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Ticinum 82?
- RIC VI Ticinum 82 is a Bronze AE1 of Severus II (306 AD-307 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 82.
- How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 82?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constantine I, 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 82?
- RIC VI Ticinum 82 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.62g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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