Diocletian Fraction, Maximian reverse
RIC VI Cyzicus 15b · 295 AD-299 AD · Cyzicus
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
CONCORDIA MI-LITVM
Maximian, 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 15b is a fraction of Diocletian (295 AD-299 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Maximian, 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 2.7g, 20mm 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 15b?
- RIC VI Cyzicus 15b is a Bronze Fraction of Diocletian (295 AD-299 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Cyzicus 15b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Cyzicus 15b?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Maximian, 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 15b?
- RIC VI Cyzicus 15b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.7g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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