What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 1?

RIC VI Alexandria 1 was struck in Gold, standard weight 52.28g, diameter 37mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Multiple-Gold — RIC VI Alexandria 1

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Alexandria 1

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

294 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Gold

Weight

52.28g

Diameter

37mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Head of Diocletian, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI

Jupiter, draped to waist, seated front on high-backed throne, turning left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet to left, eagle with wreath in its beak

About This Type

This RIC VI Alexandria 1 is a multiple-gold of Diocletian (294 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, draped to waist, seated front on high-backed throne, turning left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet to left, eagle with wreath in its beak. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 52.28g, 37mm diameter.

About the Multiple-Gold

Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.

About the Alexandreia Egypt Mint

Alexandreia was the sole mint for Roman provincial coinage in Egypt, producing a distinctive series of tetradrachms and bronze denominations from Augustus through Diocletian. Its coinage used the Egyptian dating system rather than Latin legends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Alexandria 1?: RIC VI Alexandria 1 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Diocletian (294 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 1.
How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 1?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, draped to waist, seated front on high-backed throne, turning left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet to left, eagle with wreath in its beak with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 1?: RIC VI Alexandria 1 was struck in Gold, standard weight 52.28g, diameter 37mm, die axis 12 h, struck.