What is RIC VI Ticinum 97?

RIC VI Ticinum 97 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 97.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 97?

RIC VI Ticinum 97 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.05g, diameter 26mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

Maxentius AE2, Eagle reverse (RIC VI Ticinum 97)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ticinum 97

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD-308 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.05g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

2 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVO CONSTANTIO AVG

Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, veiled, right

Reverse

MEMORIA DIV-I CONSTANTI

Eagle, standing right, spreading wings; standing on domed shrine, arched double-doors closed

About This Type

This RIC VI Ticinum 97 is an ae2 of Maxentius (307 AD-308 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, standing right, spreading wings; standing on domed shrine, arched double-doors closed. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.05g, 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 97?: RIC VI Ticinum 97 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 97.
How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 97?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, veiled, right with the inscription DIVO CONSTANTIO AVG. The reverse depicts Eagle, standing right, spreading wings; standing on domed shrine, arched double-doors closed with the inscription MEMORIA DIV-I CONSTANTI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 97?: RIC VI Ticinum 97 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.05g, diameter 26mm, die axis 2 h, struck.