What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 72?

RIC VI Carthage 72 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.79g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Domitius Alexander AE2 — RIC VI Carthage 72

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Carthage 72

Ruler

Domitius Alexander

Denomination

AE2

Date

308 AD-311 AD

Mint

Carthage

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.79g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C ALEXANDER P F AVG

Head of Domitius Alexander, laureate, right

Reverse

S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI

Legionary eagle, standing left, between two vexilla; vexilla to left surmounted by right hand; vexilla to right surmounted by wreath

About This Type

This RIC VI Carthage 72 is an ae2 of Domitius Alexander (308 AD-311 AD), struck at the Carthage mint. The reverse depicts Legionary eagle, standing left, between two vexilla; vexilla to left surmounted by right hand; vexilla to right surmounted by wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.79g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Carthage 72?: RIC VI Carthage 72 is a Bronze AE2 of Domitius Alexander (308 AD-311 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 72.
How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 72?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitius Alexander, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C ALEXANDER P F AVG. The reverse depicts Legionary eagle, standing left, between two vexilla; vexilla to left surmounted by right hand; vexilla to right surmounted by wreath with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 72?: RIC VI Carthage 72 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.79g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.