RIC VI Carthage 16b Maximian obverse — Head of Galerius, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Carthage 16b Maximian reverse — XC / VI within a wreath Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Carthage 16b
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
Uncertain Value
Date
300 AD
Mint
Carthage
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.14g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS CAES

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

XC/VI

XC / VI within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VI Carthage 16b 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 3.14g, 18mm 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 16b?
RIC VI Carthage 16b is a Silver Uncertain Value of Maximian (300 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 16b.
How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 16b?
The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS CAES. 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 16b?
RIC VI Carthage 16b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.14g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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