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RIC VI Ticinum 55a

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Ticinum 55a. Denomination: AE1. Authority: Constantius Chlorus. Mint: Ticinum. The obverse shows head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right, with the legend IMP C CONSTANTIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows fides, draped, seated left, holding standard in each hand, with the legend FIDES M-I-LITVM or FIDES - M-I-LITVM or FIDES - MI-LITVM or FIDE-S MI-LITVM.

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Constantius I, also known as Constantius Chlorus, was an original member of the Tetrarchy created by Diocletian. After serving as caesar from 293, he ruled as augustus from May 305 until his sudden death at Eboracum in July 306. A distinguished soldier who rose through the army, he campaigned along the Rhine frontier and ruled Gaul and Britain before becoming senior emperor.

Struck at the mint of Ticinum, this bronze AE1 piece bears the obverse imperial title "IMP C CONSTANTIVS P F AVG", marking his rank as augustus.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE1

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ticinum
Authority
Constantius Chlorus

Design

Obverse
Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right
Reverse
Fides, draped, seated left, holding standard in each hand
Obverse legend
IMP C CONSTANTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
FIDES M-I-LITVM or FIDES - M-I-LITVM or FIDES - MI-LITVM or FIDE-S MI-LITVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Ticinum 55a
Denomination and metal
AE1, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CONSTANTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
FIDES M-I-LITVM or FIDES - M-I-LITVM or FIDES - MI-LITVM or FIDE-S MI-LITVM
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.

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