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.

Diocletian Fraction — RIC VI Alexandria 46b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Alexandria 46b

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Fraction

Date

296 AD-297 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.33g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Alexandria 46b?: RIC VI Alexandria 46b is a Bronze Fraction of 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.