What is RIC VI Ticinum 95?

RIC VI Ticinum 95 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 95.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 95?

RIC VI Ticinum 95 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.11g, diameter 24mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Maxentius AE2, Roma reverse (RIC VI Ticinum 95)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 95

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD-308 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.11g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXENTIVS P F AVG

Bust of Maxentius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONSERV - VRB SVAE

Roma, draped, seated front, head left, in hexastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; as acroteria, knobs (or Victory)

About This Type

This RIC VI Ticinum 95 is an ae2 of Maxentius (307 AD-308 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 (or Victory). Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.11g, 24mm 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 95?: RIC VI Ticinum 95 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 95.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 95?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maxentius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription MAXENTIVS 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 (or Victory) with the inscription CONSERV - VRB SVAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 95?: RIC VI Ticinum 95 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.11g, diameter 24mm, die axis 11 h, struck.