Diocletian Fraction, Providentia reverse
RIC VI Alexandria 92a · 308 AD · Alexandreia Egypt · Issued under Maximinus Daia
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATIS
Bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, raising right hand
Reverse
PROVIDENTIA DEORVM
Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies; Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Alexandria 92a is a fraction of Diocletian, issued under Maximinus Daia (308 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies; Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.32g, 22mm 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 92a?
- RIC VI Alexandria 92a is a Bronze Fraction of Diocletian issued under Maximinus Daia (308 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 92a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 92a?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, raising right hand with the inscription D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATIS. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies; Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription PROVIDENTIA DEORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 92a?
- RIC VI Alexandria 92a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 22mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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