What is RIC VI Ticinum 88?

RIC VI Ticinum 88 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 88.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 88?

RIC VI Ticinum 88 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6g, die axis 11 h, struck.

Maxentius AE2 — RIC VI Ticinum 88

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 88

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

PERPETV-A VIRTVS

Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Ticinum 88 is an ae2 of Maxentius (307 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6g.

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 88?: RIC VI Ticinum 88 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 88.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 88?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription PERPETV-A VIRTVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 88?: RIC VI Ticinum 88 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6g, die axis 11 h, struck.