Diocletian Fraction, Constantius Chlorus reverse
RIC VI Cyzicus 18a · 295 AD-299 AD · Cyzicus
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
Bust of Constantius Chlorus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
CONCORDIA MI-LITVM
Constantius Chlorus, 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 18a is a fraction of Diocletian (295 AD-299 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Constantius Chlorus, 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 1.72g, 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 18a?
- RIC VI Cyzicus 18a is a Bronze Fraction of Diocletian (295 AD-299 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Cyzicus 18a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Cyzicus 18a?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Chlorus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constantius Chlorus, 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 18a?
- RIC VI Cyzicus 18a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.72g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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