Diocletian Uncertain Value, Camp reverse
RIC VI Alexandria 9b · 295 AD-296 AD · Alexandreia Egypt
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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.
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.
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