RIC VI Cyzicus 15a Diocletian obverse — Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VI Cyzicus 15a Diocletian reverse — Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe fr... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VI Cyzicus 15a
Ruler
Diocletian
Denomination
Fraction
Date
295 AD-299 AD
Mint
Cyzicus
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.5g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA MI-LITVM

Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Cyzicus 15a is a fraction of Diocletian (295 AD-299 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.5g, 22mm diameter.

About the Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Cyzicus 15a?
RIC VI Cyzicus 15a is a Bronze Fraction of Diocletian (295 AD-299 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Cyzicus 15a.
How do you identify RIC VI Cyzicus 15a?
The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription CONCORDIA MI-LITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Cyzicus 15a?
RIC VI Cyzicus 15a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.5g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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