RIC VI Carthage 24a Maximian obverse — Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Carthage 24a Maximian reverse — Africa, wearing elephant-skin head-dress, draped, standing front, head left, holdin... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Carthage 24a
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
297 AD-298 AD
Mint
Carthage
Metal
Bronze
Weight
11.36g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right

Reverse

FELIX ADV-ENT AVGG NN or FELIX A-D-VENT AVGG NN or FELIX A-DV-ENT AVGG NN or FELIX AD-V-ENT AVGG NN or FELIX AD-VE-NT AVGG NN

Africa, wearing elephant-skin head-dress, draped, standing front, head left, holding standard in right hand and tusk in left hand; to left, lion with captured bull

About This Type

This RIC VI Carthage 24a is an ae1 of Maximian (297 AD-298 AD), struck at the Carthage mint. The reverse depicts Africa, wearing elephant-skin head-dress, draped, standing front, head left, holding standard in right hand and tusk in left hand; to left, lion with captured bull. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.36g, 28mm 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 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 24a?
RIC VI Carthage 24a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (297 AD-298 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 24a.
How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 24a?
The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Africa, wearing elephant-skin head-dress, draped, standing front, head left, holding standard in right hand and tusk in left hand; to left, lion with captured bull with the inscription FELIX ADV-ENT AVGG NN or FELIX A-D-VENT AVGG NN or FELIX A-DV-ENT AVGG NN or FELIX AD-V-ENT AVGG NN or FELIX AD-VE-NT AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 24a?
RIC VI Carthage 24a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.36g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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