RIC VI Alexandria 59a Maximinus Daia obverse — Bust of Constantius Chlorus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VI Alexandria 59a Maximinus Daia reverse — Constantius Chlorus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Vic... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VI Alexandria 59a
Ruler
Maximinus Daia
Denomination
Fraction
Date
305 AD-306 AD
Mint
Alexandreia Egypt
Metal
Bronze
Weight
4.05g
Diameter
23mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

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 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 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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