Diocletian Fraction, VOT XX reverse
RIC VI Carthage 38 · 303 AD · Carthage · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
Reverse
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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 Diocletian, issued under 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 Diocletian issued under 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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