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RIC VI Carthage 35b

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Carthage 35b. Denomination: Fraction. Authority: Maximian. Mint: Carthage. The obverse shows bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. The reverse shows vOT X / FK within a wreath. Physically, the entry records material Bronze.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Maximian ruled as Roman emperor from 286 to 305, serving initially as Caesar from 285 before sharing the rank of Augustus with Diocletian. Operating across the western empire, he conducted campaigns along the Rhine frontier and later moved south to counter Berber incursions in Mauretania, an operation concluded in 298. Maximian eventually abdicated his office alongside Diocletian on 1 May 305.

This bronze fractional piece was produced at the Carthage mint under Maximian's authority. While Maximian served as the issuing authority, the obverse portrays Galerius with the legend "GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES", recognising him in the imperial college as Caesar. The reverse features "VOT X / FK" framed within an enclosing wreath.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Fraction

Technical characteristics

Mint
Carthage
Authority
Maximian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VOT X / FK within a wreath
Obverse legend
GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend
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Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Carthage 35b
Denomination and metal
Fraction, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
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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
Recorded
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 Carthage 36

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

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