What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 22?

RIC VI Heraclea 22 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.01g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian AE3 — RIC VI Heraclea 22

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Heraclea 22

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

AE3

Date

297 AD-298 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.01g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM

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 Heraclea 22 is an ae3 of Diocletian (297 AD-298 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica 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 2.01g, 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 22?: RIC VI Heraclea 22 is a Bronze AE3 of Diocletian (297 AD-298 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 22.
How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 22?: 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 MIL-ITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 22?: RIC VI Heraclea 22 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.01g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.