Maximian Fraction, Maximian reverse
RIC VI Alexandria 46b · 296 AD-297 AD · Alexandreia Egypt · Issued under Diocletian
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
CONCORDIA M-ILITVM or CONCORDIA MI-LITVM or CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM or CONCORDIA MILI-TVM
Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre
About This Type
This RIC VI Alexandria 46b is a fraction of Maximian, issued under Diocletian (296 AD-297 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.33g, 20mm diameter.
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 46b?
- RIC VI Alexandria 46b is a Bronze Fraction of Maximian issued under Diocletian (296 AD-297 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 46b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 46b?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre with the inscription CONCORDIA M-ILITVM or CONCORDIA MI-LITVM or CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM or CONCORDIA MILI-TVM. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 46b?
- RIC VI Alexandria 46b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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