What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 48a?

RIC VI Alexandria 48a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Diocletian Fraction — RIC VI Alexandria 48a

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Alexandria 48a

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Fraction

Date

296 AD-297 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.24g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

Bust of Constantius Chlorus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA M-ILITVM or CONCORDIA MI-LITVM or CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM or CONCORDIA MILI-TVM

Constantius Chlorus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre

About This Type

This RIC VI Alexandria 48a is a fraction of Diocletian (296 AD-297 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Constantius Chlorus, 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 3.24g, 21mm 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 48a?: RIC VI Alexandria 48a is a Bronze Fraction of Diocletian (296 AD-297 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 48a.
How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 48a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Chlorus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constantius Chlorus, 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 48a?: RIC VI Alexandria 48a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.