RIC VI Carthage 35b Maximian obverse — Bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VI Carthage 35b Maximian reverse — VOT X / FK within a wreath Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VI Carthage 35b
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
Fraction
Date
303 AD
Mint
Carthage
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.13g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES

Bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VOT / X /[F]K

VOT X / FK within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VI Carthage 35b is a fraction of Maximian (303 AD), struck at the Carthage mint. The reverse depicts VOT X / FK within a wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.13g, 22mm diameter.

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 35b?
RIC VI Carthage 35b is a Bronze Fraction of Maximian (303 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 35b.
How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 35b?
The obverse depicts Bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts VOT X / FK within a wreath with the inscription VOT / X /[F]K. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 35b?
RIC VI Carthage 35b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.13g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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