Maximian AE1, Carthage reverse
RIC VI Carthage 32b · 299 AD-303 AD · Carthage
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
Head of Galerius, 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 32b 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 11.58g, 30mm 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 32b?
- RIC VI Carthage 32b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (299 AD-303 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 32b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 32b?
- The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS 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 FEL KART. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 32b?
- RIC VI Carthage 32b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.58g, diameter 30mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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