RIC VI Carthage 37a Maximian obverse — Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VI Carthage 37a Maximian reverse — VOT XX / FK or VOT X•X / FK within a wreath Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VI Carthage 37a
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
Fraction
Date
303 AD
Mint
Carthage
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.86g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

V[O]T / XX / FK

VOT XX / FK or VOT X•X / FK within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VI Carthage 37a is a fraction of Maximian (303 AD), struck at the Carthage mint. The reverse depicts VOT XX / FK or VOT X•X / FK within a wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.86g, 19mm 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 37a?
RIC VI Carthage 37a is a Bronze Fraction of Maximian (303 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 37a.
How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 37a?
The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT XX / FK or VOT X•X / FK within a wreath with the inscription V[O]T / XX / FK. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 37a?
RIC VI Carthage 37a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.86g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

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