How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 9b?

The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate, three turrets, open, no doors with the inscription VIRTVS - MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 9b?

RIC VI Alexandria 9b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Uncertain Value — RIC VI Alexandria 9b

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Alexandria 9b

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Uncertain Value

Date

295 AD-296 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.21g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - MILITVM

Camp gate, three turrets, open, no doors

About This Type

This RIC VI Alexandria 9b is an uncertain value of Diocletian (295 AD-296 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate, three turrets, open, no doors. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.21g, 18mm 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 9b?: RIC VI Alexandria 9b is a Silver Uncertain Value of Diocletian (295 AD-296 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 9b.
How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 9b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate, three turrets, open, no doors with the inscription VIRTVS - MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 9b?: RIC VI Alexandria 9b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.