RIC VI Carthage 66 — Domitius Alexander AE2
RIC VI Carthage 66 · 308 AD-311 AD · Carthage
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP C ALEXANDER P F AVG
Head of Domitius Alexander, laureate, right
Reverse
GLORIA EX-ERCITVS KART
Domitius Alexander, radiate, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Carthage 66 is an ae2 of Domitius Alexander (308 AD-311 AD), struck at the Carthage mint. The reverse depicts Domitius Alexander, radiate, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.3g, 23mm diameter.
About the AE2
AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.
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 66?
- RIC VI Carthage 66 is a Bronze AE2 of Domitius Alexander (308 AD-311 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 66.
- How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 66?
- The obverse depicts Head of Domitius Alexander, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C ALEXANDER P F AVG. The reverse depicts Domitius Alexander, radiate, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand with the inscription GLORIA EX-ERCITVS KART. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 66?
- RIC VI Carthage 66 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.3g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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