RIC VI Carthage 31a Maximian obverse — Head of Diocletian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Carthage 31a Maximian reverse — Carthage, wearing long robe, standing front, head left, holding fruits in both hands Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Carthage 31a
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
299 AD-303 AD
Mint
Carthage
Metal
Bronze
Weight
9g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART

Carthage, wearing long robe, standing front, head left, holding fruits in both hands

About This Type

This RIC VI Carthage 31a is an ae1 of Maximian (299 AD-303 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 9g, 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 31a?
RIC VI Carthage 31a is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (299 AD-303 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 31a.
How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 31a?
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 FEL KART. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 31a?
RIC VI Carthage 31a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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