RIC VI Carthage 73 Domitius Alexander obverse — Head of Domitius Alexander, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Carthage 73 Domitius Alexander reverse — Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and ... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Carthage 73
Ruler
Domitius Alexander
Denomination
AE2
Date
308 AD-311 AD
Mint
Carthage
Metal
Bronze
Weight
6.03g
Diameter
23mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C ALEXANDER P F AVG

Head of Domitius Alexander, laureate, right

Reverse

VICTORIA ALEXAND-RI AVG N

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Carthage 73 is an ae2 of Domitius Alexander (308 AD-311 AD), struck at the Carthage mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.03g, 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 73?
RIC VI Carthage 73 is a Bronze AE2 of Domitius Alexander (308 AD-311 AD) struck at the Carthage mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Carthage 73.
How do you identify RIC VI Carthage 73?
The obverse depicts Head of Domitius Alexander, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C ALEXANDER P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA ALEXAND-RI AVG N. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Carthage 73?
RIC VI Carthage 73 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.03g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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