Diocletian AE1, Genius reverse
RIC VI Alexandria 26b · 297 AD-298 AD · Alexandreia Egypt
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Head of Maximian, laureate, right; ties divergent
Reverse
GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Alexandria 26b is an ae1 of Diocletian (297 AD-298 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.28g, 26mm diameter.
About the AE1
AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian period.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Alexandria 26b?
- RIC VI Alexandria 26b is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian (297 AD-298 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 26b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 26b?
- The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right; ties divergent with the inscription IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 26b?
- RIC VI Alexandria 26b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.28g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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