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RIC VI Aquileia 70b

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Aquileia 70b. Denomination: AE1. Authority: Constantius Chlorus. Mint: Aquileia. The obverse shows head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right, with the legend MAXIMINVS NOB CAES.

The reverse shows mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder, with the legend VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS A-V-G-G ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AVGG - ET CAESS NN.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Constantius Chlorus served as one of the original members of the Tetrarchy created by Diocletian, holding the rank of caesar from 293 to 305 before ruling as augustus until his death in July 306. His authority over imperial coinage spanned this administrative framework, during which regional mints produced bronze issues for the members of the imperial college.

Produced at Aquileia, this bronze AE1 coin was struck under the authority of Constantius Chlorus. It depicts Maximinus Daia with the obverse inscription "MAXIMINVS NOB CAES". The reverse portrays the god Mars helmeted and advancing right, carrying a transverse spear and a trophy over his shoulder, accompanied by the legend reading "VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN", "VIRTVS A-V-G-G ET CAESS NN", or "VIRTVS AVGG - ET CAESS NN".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE1

Technical characteristics

Mint
Aquileia
Authority
Constantius Chlorus

Design

Obverse
Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder
Obverse legend
MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend
VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS A-V-G-G ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AVGG - ET CAESS NN

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Aquileia 70b
Denomination and metal
AE1, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS A-V-G-G ET CAESS NN or VIRTVS AVGG - ET CAESS NN
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Aquileia 100a

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Aquileia 71b

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Aquileia 94a

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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