Post-reform radiate fraction of Maximian, Cyzicus

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 2008.115.317
People: Maximianus I Herculius, Roman (r. c. 286 - 310 CE)
Title: Post-reform radiate fraction of Maximian, Cyzicus
Classification: Coins
Work Type: coin
Date: 295-299
Places: Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Kyzikos (Mysia)
Period: Roman Imperial period, Late
Culture: Roman
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/172775

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Bronze

Metal

AE

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

2.89 g

Die Axis

12

Denomination

fraction

Inscriptions and Marks

Obverse Inscription: IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Reverse Inscription: CONCORDIA MI-LITVM

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number: RIC VI, 15b, 581

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Alice Corinne McDaniel Collection, Department of the Classics, Harvard University
Accession Year: 2008
Object Number: 2008.115.317
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Obv.: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: Maximian standing r., receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; above exergue, KB.

Verification Level

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