Co 1 (Middle Roman radiate fraction of Maximian from Cyzicus) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Coin
Not after (date)
299
Not before (date)
295
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Coins
Typological identification
Coin
Typological identification
RIC VI Cyzicus (Maximian) 16b
Contributor Notes
2008 (May-June): R. Weir studied and described, with reference to KenchreaiIII.
Label or tag text
coin from surface
Preservation description
Wear: VF. Very slight, extensive pitting on both faces; linear striations on reverse from aggressive mechanical cleaning. Sparse patches of bronze disease on both faces.
Published as
KenchreaiIII, p. 34, no. 342 (R. Hohlfelder)
Axis (1-12)
6
Has denomination
Radiate fraction
Numismatic Authority
Maximian Herculius (286-305)
Numismatic Diameter (mm)
22.0
Numismatic Mint
Cyzicus
Numismatic Weight (g)
3.39
Obverse Description
Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of emperor to right; within dotted border
Obverse Inscription
IMP C MA MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Reverse Description
Emperor in military dress on left standing to right receives victoriola from Jupiter on right standing to left and holding scepter; within dotted border
Reverse Inscription
CONCORDIA MI-LITVM; in lower field, KΔ
Belongs to Historical Period
Middle Roman (Historical Period)
Material
Bronze (Material)
Has visual motif (depicts)
Nike/Victoria (Visual Motif)
Has visual motif (depicts)
Zeus/Jupiter (Visual Motif)
Obverse Photograph
Reverse Photograph