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RIC VI Alexandria 26a

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Alexandria 26a. Denomination: AE1. Authority: Diocletian. Mint: Alexandria. The obverse shows head of Diocletian, laureate, right; ties divergent, with the legend IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse shows genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VI Alexandria 26b, RIC VI Antioch 54a, RIC VI Antioch 59b, RIC VI Nicomedia 27a, RIC VI Serdica 3a, RIC VI Thessalonica 21b, RIC VI Thessalonica 26b, RIC VI Antioch 50b, RIC VI Antioch 51a, RIC VI Nicomedia 28a.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Diocletian was Roman emperor from 284 until his abdication in 305, having risen through the military ranks before being proclaimed emperor by the army. His reign brought stability following the Crisis of the Third Century and established the Tetrarchy, dividing governance of the empire. Diocletian secured the borders and suppressed usurpers in Egypt between 297 and 298. This issue was struck under his authority at Alexandria, an ancient city and major seaport founded in Egypt in 331 BC.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE1

Technical characteristics

Mint
Alexandria
Authority
Diocletian

Design

Obverse
Head of Diocletian, laureate, right; ties divergent
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Alexandria 26a
Denomination and metal
AE1, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Alexandria 22a

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Alexandria 28a

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Alexandria 26b

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Antioch 54a

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Antioch 59b

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Nicomedia 27a

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Serdica 3a

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Thessalonica 21b

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Thessalonica 26b

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Antioch 50b

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Antioch 51a

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Nicomedia 28a

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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