RIC VI Antioch 58a Diocletian obverse — Head of Diocletian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Antioch 58a Diocletian reverse — Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, po... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VI Antioch 58a
Ruler
Diocletian
Denomination
AE1
Date
304 AD-305 AD
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Bronze
Weight
9.49g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI

Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Antioch 58a is an ae1 of Diocletian (304 AD-305 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.49g, 27mm diameter.

About the AE1

AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian period.

About the Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Antioch 58a?
RIC VI Antioch 58a is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian (304 AD-305 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Antioch 58a.
How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 58a?
The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 58a?
RIC VI Antioch 58a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.49g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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