Constantius Chlorus AE1, Carthage reverse
RIC VI Carthage 28a · 298 AD-299 AD · Carthage · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
Head of Constantius Chlorus, 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 28a is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus, issued under 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 9.42g, 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 28a?
- RIC VI Carthage 28a is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus issued under Maximian (298 AD-299 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 28a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 28a?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. 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 28a?
- RIC VI Carthage 28a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.42g, diameter 28mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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