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RIC VI Alexandria 59a

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Alexandria 59a. Denomination: Fraction. Authority: Maximinus Daia. Mint: Alexandria. The obverse shows bust of Constantius Chlorus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C CONSTANTIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows constantius Chlorus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre, with the legend CONCORDIA M-ILITVM or CONCORDIA MI-LITVM or CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM or CONCORDIA MILI-TVM.

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Historical context

This bronze fraction was produced at the Alexandria mint under the authority of Maximinus Daia. Born as Daza, he was admitted to the Tetrarchy as caesar in 305 by his uncle Galerius, an appointment that contributed to the outbreak of the civil wars of the Tetrarchy. He later claimed the title of augustus in 310, ruled as Roman emperor until 313, and was the last person to hold the title of Pharaoh of Egypt.

Struck within the Roman Empire, the issue features the obverse inscription "IMP C CONSTANTIVS P F AVG" accompanying the radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constantius Chlorus. The reverse depicts Constantius Chlorus standing and receiving a small Victory on a globe from Jupiter, who leans upon a sceptre, paired with the legend "CONCORDIA M-ILITVM", "CONCORDIA MI-LITVM", "CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM", or "CONCORDIA MILI-TVM".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Fraction

Technical characteristics

Mint
Alexandria
Authority
Maximinus Daia

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantius Chlorus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Constantius Chlorus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre
Obverse legend
IMP C CONSTANTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
CONCORDIA M-ILITVM or CONCORDIA MI-LITVM or CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM or CONCORDIA MILI-TVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Alexandria 59a
Denomination and metal
Fraction, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CONSTANTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONCORDIA M-ILITVM or CONCORDIA MI-LITVM or CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM or CONCORDIA MILI-TVM
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.

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