What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 13?

RIC VI Heraclea 13 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.44g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian AE3 — RIC VI Heraclea 13

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Heraclea 13

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

AE3

Date

295 AD-296 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.44g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM

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 Heraclea 13 is an ae3 of Diocletian (295 AD-296 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica 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 2.44g, 21mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

About the Heraclea Thracica Mint

Heraclea Thracica (modern Eregli, Turkey) was a late Roman mint established during Diocletian's reform, producing coinage from the late third through the mid-fifth century.

All Diocletian coins Heraclea Thracica mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Heraclea 13?: RIC VI Heraclea 13 is a Bronze AE3 of Diocletian (295 AD-296 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 13.
How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 13?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, 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 MIL-ITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 13?: RIC VI Heraclea 13 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.44g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.