What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 63?

RIC VI Carthage 63 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.18g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Domitius Alexander Aureus — RIC VI Carthage 63

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Carthage 63

Ruler

Domitius Alexander

Denomination

Aureus

Date

308 AD-311 AD

Mint

Carthage

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.18g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C ALEXANDER P F AVG

Head of Domitius Alexander, laureate, right

Reverse

INVITA ROMA FEL KARTHAGO

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Carthage 63 is an aureus of Domitius Alexander (308 AD-311 AD), struck at the Carthage mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.18g, 18mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Carthage 63?: RIC VI Carthage 63 is a Gold Aureus of Domitius Alexander (308 AD-311 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 63.
How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 63?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitius Alexander, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C ALEXANDER P F AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription INVITA ROMA FEL KARTHAGO. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 63?: RIC VI Carthage 63 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.18g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.