Diocletian Fraction, Maximian reverse
RIC VI Antioch 62b · 297 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM
Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Antioch 62b is a fraction of Diocletian (297 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.22g, 21mm diameter.
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 62b?
- RIC VI Antioch 62b is a Bronze Fraction of Diocletian (297 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Antioch 62b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 62b?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 62b?
- RIC VI Antioch 62b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.22g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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