Constantius Chlorus Fraction, Constantius Chlorus reverse
RIC VI Alexandria 59a · 305 AD-306 AD · Alexandreia Egypt · Issued under Maximinus Daia
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP C CONSTANTIVS P F AVG
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 59a is a fraction of Constantius Chlorus, issued under Maximinus Daia (305 AD-306 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 4.05g, 23mm 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 59a?
- RIC VI Alexandria 59a is a Bronze Fraction of Constantius Chlorus issued under Maximinus Daia (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 59a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 59a?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Chlorus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. 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 59a?
- RIC VI Alexandria 59a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.05g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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