What is RIC VI Ticinum 87?

RIC VI Ticinum 87 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 87.

How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 87?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, fighting lion; to right, club with the inscription HERCVLI CONSERVAT CAES. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 87?

RIC VI Ticinum 87 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.12g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maxentius AE2 — RIC VI Ticinum 87

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 87

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.12g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

HERCVLI CONSERVAT CAES

Hercules, standing left, fighting lion; to right, club

About This Type

This RIC VI Ticinum 87 is an ae2 of Maxentius (307 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, fighting lion; to right, club. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.12g, 26mm 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 87?: RIC VI Ticinum 87 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 87.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 87?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing left, fighting lion; to right, club with the inscription HERCVLI CONSERVAT CAES. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 87?: RIC VI Ticinum 87 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.12g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.