RIC VI Carthage 39b Constantius Chlorus obverse — Head of Galerius, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Carthage 39b Constantius Chlorus reverse — Carthage, wearing long robe, standing front, head left, holding fruits i... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Carthage 39b
Ruler
Constantius Chlorus
Denomination
AE1
Date
306 AD
Mint
Carthage
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.69g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

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 39b is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus (306 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 10.69g, 28mm 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 39b?
RIC VI Carthage 39b is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus (306 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 39b.
How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 39b?
The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. 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 39b?
RIC VI Carthage 39b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.69g, diameter 28mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

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