RIC VI Alexandria 60b — Maximinus Daia Fraction
RIC VI Alexandria 60b · 305 AD-306 AD · Alexandreia Egypt
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right
Reverse
CONCORDIA M-ILITVM or CONCORDIA MI-LITVM or CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM or CONCORDIA MILI-TVM
Maximinus Daia, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre
About This Type
This RIC VI Alexandria 60b is a fraction of Maximinus Daia (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Maximinus Daia, 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 2.98g, 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 60b?
- RIC VI Alexandria 60b is a Bronze Fraction of Maximinus Daia (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 60b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 60b?
- The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Maximinus Daia, 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: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 60b?
- RIC VI Alexandria 60b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.98g, diameter 23mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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