RIC VI Carthage 38 Maximian obverse — Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right, seen from behind Obverse
RIC VI Carthage 38 Maximian reverse — VOT XX / FK or VOT X•X / FK within a wreath Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VI Carthage 38
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
Fraction
Date
303 AD
Mint
Carthage
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.18g
Diameter
21mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right, seen from behind

Reverse

VOT / XX / FK

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

About This Type

This RIC VI Carthage 38 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 3.18g, 21mm 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 38?
RIC VI Carthage 38 is a Bronze Fraction of Maximian (303 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 38.
How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 38?
The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right, seen from behind 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 VOT / XX / FK. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 38?
RIC VI Carthage 38 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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