Constantius Chlorus Fraction, Constantius Chlorus reverse
RIC VI Cyzicus 19a · 295 AD-299 AD · Cyzicus · Issued under Diocletian
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
Bust of Constantius Chlorus, radiate, draped, 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 19a is a fraction of Constantius Chlorus, issued under 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 3.21g, 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 19a?
- RIC VI Cyzicus 19a is a Bronze Fraction of Constantius Chlorus issued under Diocletian (295 AD-299 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Cyzicus 19a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Cyzicus 19a?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Chlorus, radiate, draped, 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 19a?
- RIC VI Cyzicus 19a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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