RIC VI Carthage 27a — Maximian AE1
RIC VI Carthage 27a · 298 AD-299 AD · Carthage
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
Head of Diocletian, laureate, right
Reverse
SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS AVCTA KART
Carthage, wearing long robe, standing front, head left, holding fruits in both hands
About This Type
This RIC VI Carthage 27a is an ae1 of Maximian (298 AD-299 AD), struck at the Carthage mint. The reverse depicts Carthage, wearing long robe, standing front, head left, holding fruits in both hands. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.02g, 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 27a?
- RIC VI Carthage 27a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (298 AD-299 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 27a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 27a?
- The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Carthage, wearing long robe, standing front, head left, holding fruits in both hands with the inscription SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS AVCTA KART. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 27a?
- RIC VI Carthage 27a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.02g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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