What is RIC VI Ticinum 84b?

RIC VI Ticinum 84b is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 84b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 84b?

RIC VI Ticinum 84b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.5g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maxentius AE2 — RIC VI Ticinum 84b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 84b

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.5g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

CONSERVATORES VRB SVAE

Roma, draped, seated front, head left, in hexastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; as acroteria, knobs; in pediment, wreath

About This Type

This RIC VI Ticinum 84b is an ae2 of Maxentius (307 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Roma, draped, seated front, head left, in hexastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; as acroteria, knobs; in pediment, wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.5g, 25mm diameter.

About the AE2

AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.

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 84b?: RIC VI Ticinum 84b is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 84b.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 84b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, draped, seated front, head left, in hexastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; as acroteria, knobs; in pediment, wreath with the inscription CONSERVATORES VRB SVAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 84b?: RIC VI Ticinum 84b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.5g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.