RIC VI Carthage 15b Maximian obverse — Head of Maximian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Carthage 15b Maximian reverse — XC / VI within a wreath Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VI Carthage 15b
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
Uncertain Value
Date
300 AD
Mint
Carthage
Metal
Silver
Weight
4.16g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVG

Head of Maximian, laureate, right

Reverse

XC/VI

XC / VI within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VI Carthage 15b is an uncertain value of Maximian (300 AD), struck at the Carthage mint. The reverse depicts XC / VI within a wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.16g, 19mm diameter.

About the Carthage Mint

The Carthage mint produced coinage from the Punic period and was revived as a Roman mint in the late third century. It was the principal mint for North African coinage in the late empire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Carthage 15b?
RIC VI Carthage 15b is a Silver Uncertain Value of Maximian (300 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 15b.
How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 15b?
The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts XC / VI within a wreath with the inscription XC/VI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 15b?
RIC VI Carthage 15b was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.16g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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